The room is just as described with a shared balcony and kitchen (2 other rooms could be occupied at the same time) but a private attached bathroom. The bed was difficult to sleep on for 4 nights, but for 1 or 2 it would be fine. The view is amazing, but you have to work for it as the house is a decent ways up a hill. It was a short walk away from the tourist areas, so nice and quiet at night, but all of Taormina and the Funicular are within a very short distance. The host was very friendly and hospitable, but after check in did his best to stay out of the way so as not to intrude on our vacation. All in all I would recommend staying here for a quiet couple nights with an unbelievable view.