Had a lovely stay in October in Lorenzo's apartment. We were picked up from Taormina bus terminal by Lorenzo which was a lovely touch. Valeria also very pleasant/helpful although she could not meet us on arrival (we met on departure). The apartment is in a superb location only a few minutes walk to the main thoroughfare Corso Umberto I. A parking space is included (very handy for those looking to drive around) although we did not rent a car. The pool in not heated and was pretty chilly in October (much colder than the sea!) but nice to have access to a pool in the centre of Taormina. Internet was very good (I ran speed checks and got over 30MBPS, so must be fibre). There is a constant drone of road noise when sitting outside but you get used to it and the view more than makes up for it. Once the doors are shut you cannot hear it. Cooking options limited. There is a combination microwave and gas hob (no separate oven, although the microwave can be used to grill/heat things), a slow toaster and a kettle that sits on the hob (not a quicker electric one). Gas central heating and radiators throughout and air conditioning units in the bedrooms/lounge in case the heat is too much.
There were three adults staying in the apartment. Really the apartment is more suitable for adults in the main bedroom and children in the second bedroom but it was fine. My only real complaints were a lack of storage space in the bedrooms for clothes. It would be nice to have bedside tables with storage and more hangers for the cupboards, but these are small points.
Had nice dinner at Ristorante Le Zagara, MYLE e i Suoi Sapori and Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro (two guests were vegetarian). Don't bother with La Botte in Piazza Santa Domenica - both food and service poor. Lovely gelato from O'Sciality and Gelatomania and cannoli from C&G. Nice granita from Bam bar.
Would love to come back to Taormina/Sicily, but probably earlier in year when a bit warmer - it was only around 22-24C each day.