Barbara's place is clean, quiet and tastefully decorated. It is located half-way up the hillside, so the view from the balcony is stunning. Be ready for plenty of steps to go down to the beach (10 mins) or up to Taormina (15 mins), unless you have a car. Barbara was very welcoming, flexible on check-in time and, although living downstairs, fully respectful of our privacy. She even came to the bus station to collect one of us, which was very kind, and helped us with arranging transport at the end of the stay. We had a wonderful time. Grazie, Barbara!