Wonderful retreat from the Taormina crowds. The other reviewers aren't kidding about driving in this town is NOT for the faint of heart. And I've done a lot of driving in Italy. Salvatore met us at the parking structure and expertly guided us down to the apartment (just below their own) where we deposited our car for the REST of our stay. Take taxis, cable car, or better, walk to everything you need/want to see in this vacation from your vacation quaint locale. We'd come back Barbara's apartment in a heartbeat the next time our travels bring us to Taormina.