Emanuel was a great host. Our travel plans were disrupted that day and he was very accommodating to a very late check in (and we had to keep changing the time we were arriving because of car issues!). The apartment was a little tricky to find as the building/complex is huge and there are lots of winding staircases and different levels. However, the view from this apartment was AMAZING! The terrace directly overlooked the pool and had an incredible view of the sea & cliffs of Taormina. It was a short walk (up a big hill) to the city center and lots of shops, cafes, restaurants which was perfect. The bedrooms each had its own wall A/C unit (one of them was outside the door) which was helpful for the heat of summer. There was a washer (no dryer) but we noticed our clothes came out slightly dingy with a few spots after washing so I wouldn't rely on that to get your clothes clean if needed. The pool & private terrace definitely makes this rental amazing. Emanuel also provided us recommendations and got us a reservation at a local restaurant.