We had a great relaxing stay in Taormina. The apartment is part of a larger accommodation complex but it is a bit away from the other rooms/ apartments, which meant that it was very quiet. Great views into the sea and mainland Italy. There is a daily market in Taormina and the kitchen is well equipped so perfect for nice lunches and dinners on the terrace. The location is great: halfway between the town center and the beach. We didn't find the stairs to be an issue, anyway you can't really escape them in Taormina. If you are coming by bus and have heavy suitcases, I recommend that you take a taxi to get to the residence (10 euros) because there are quite a few stairs. Whilst Taormina is very busy in summer, overall we had a great stay!