We had a great stay at Maria Irene's apartment - it's great size and has a fantastic view overlooking Taormina and out to sea. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked with things for cooking and Maria Irene had also left us coffee and fresh fruit. You can get to the centre of town very easily - it's about a 10 min walk down quite a steep hill (you can't really avoid the hills in Taormina). The centre is very lively, so it was nice being in a slightly quieter part of town where we could relax, have drinks on the balcony and sleep soundly. It is also a good location if you have a car and want to explore the surrounding area - there is a parking space and you don't have to go right through the centre of town to reach the apartment. We would highly recommend staying here!