My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Gianfranco’s home. He was a gracious host….very responsive and on hand to welcome us. He had some nice recommendations for groceries, dining and cannolis - what more do you need? The residence was just as pictured but the photos don’t do the actual view from the terrace justice. It is basically your own mini villa atop Taormina. We had a car so the private parking was great but you can easily explore all of Taormina, from the town to the beaches, via walking down the stairs to town and catching the cable car or a taxi to the beaches. As others have noted, the climb back up is no joke but you can stop along the way to enjoy the views and returning back to a spacious apt with incredible views and some distance from the noise of town is well worth the effort.