A+++ to Gabriele for being a rock star host. I had a long train ride getting to Taormina and he was kind enough to pick me up at the station and drop me off at the condo, personally showing me how everything worked and how to walk into town. He even left a bottle of champagne which was so nice. The view from the seaside to Mt. Etna from the balcony was wonderful to wake up to and it's a quite sizable deck. The condo itself was very clean and modern and had everything you needed. The walk to and from town wasn't bad it is a bit uphill on the return. (Exercise for all that pasta you've been eating!) I only stayed for two nights and my only regret was that I couldn't stay longer. What a wonderful experience. Thank you Gabriele!