Didn't know what to expect from the location, just wanted to stay somewhere close to Taormina. However, staying at Francesco's apartment turned out to be one of the best experiences during our trip in Sicily, while visiting the very touristy Taormina we ended up not liking too much. We loved the cozy little apartment, it had everything we needed, and the fact that it's right by the beach was great. We had breakfast and snacks on the balcony overlooking the sea and it was also a lot of fun to just take a quick dip in the water first thing as we woke up in the mornings. Also, one of the best pizza places we have tried in Sicily, was just few minutes walk. I definitely recommend this place, its close to Taormina, Etna and other places, like Aci Castello, which is worth a visit too.