As far as views go you can't beat this apartment. Being able to watch the sunrise and sunset over the sea everyday is truly a delight.
The apartment itself is clean and well kept and the kitchen had some key essentials which is a nice touch and made all the difference (as there is not really a local shop nearby, something to be aware of).
You also get gorgeous views from the Madonna Della Rocca Church nearby and the walk from there to Taormina is stunning. There is also a restaurant there which serves delicious, reasonably priced food alongside the view.
It is important to note (and Donna Marie makes this clear) - you need to enjoy walking! There are steep uphill walks back from Taormina and to Castelmola (I would really recommend a visit to Castelmola) and they're not for the faint hearted! There are regular buses but I wouldn't say they are the most reliable. Also the beach is quite far so not the place for people who want to be able to get straight in the sea.
Finally a huge thanks to Donna Marie and Natalina for their recommendations, some of which we tried and were not disappointed. They also recommended a great company for an Etna tour, which picked us up from right outside the apartment, super useful.
If you don't mind a bit of walking and are a fan of stunning views, then its definitely the place for you.