Francesco and Antonella were indeed super hosts. Francesco was very helpful from the start of the booking with suggestions of travel and even sent us a photo of Taourmina at Christmas. He and Antonella met us at the apartment and showed us where everything was. They gave us suggestions re restaurants and places to visit. Bread, milk, olive oil, butter, biscuits for cheese etc were left for us, plus a large bowl of fruit. We had everything we needed in the apartment, lots of thought having gone into it, and it was very clean. We spent many hours on the large terrace. The view on to the gardens was lovely, we enjoyed it so much we declined having the curtains put up. It was an oasis of peace away from the very busy Corso Umberto. The location was excellent, the neighbours were friendly, and we thoroughly recommend Francesco and Antonella's apartment.