Milena’s apartment is in a great location – virtually in the centre of the stunningly beautiful hill-top village of Castelmola. We were able to drive right to the apartment to drop off and pick up our luggage (although generally only resident’s cars and authorised vehicles are allowed into the village). The twisting and turning drive up the hill from the main road , through the very busy and tourist-filled Taormina, was ’interesting‘ to say the least but we soon got used to it! The free parking spot that Eva (Milena’s mother) showed us was very convenient and only a short walk from the apartment. Check-in (and check-out) was easy and pleasant. Despite the fact that Eva only spoke a few words of English and we only spoke a few words of Italian there was no problem in communication at all – aided of course by the well-known ‘G****e’ translator app. (Why does the full word always get edited out of reviews?). We were made to feel very welcome by Eva and it was a nice touch to have some basic provisions left for us including bottled water in the fridge. The apartment is a great place to stay and is well equipped – it had everything we needed – and the bed is very comfortable. Overall it was very clean and tidy and the photos are accurate. A special bonus was the lovely rooftop terrace (shared with guests in the other apartment) – it has stunning views to the coast and also across to mount Etna. It was great to spend a few hours up there chilling or reading on the reclining loungers or eating at the small table and chairs. Our favourite time was in the evening, after eating, when we would go up there to relax with a glass (or two) of barrel-aged Grappa! Great communication at all stages from Milena, who was easily contactable on her mobile number or on the mobile messaging app. Nothing was too much trouble and when the gas bottle ran out (these things happen) it was replaced by Eva and her husband within an hour! Thank you Milena and Eva for a really lovely stay in your great apartment and hopefully we will make it back one day!