The communication with Carmela and her brother was very good and they were very nice and helpful.The apartment of Carmela is nice. It is situated in a kind of vacation village, in a big building. There is a snack bar downstairs and a supermarket not far from (there is a local producers market on Saturday morning). It is very close to a beach, which is calm and clean, outside of a commercial part of this part of the coast. There is all necessary in the apartment and the view over Etna volcano is stunning. Some furniture begins to be old, but it functions. In general it is very calm, there is some noise sometimes coming from common areas of the building. There is no airconditionner but 2 fans. It is also a very good option for persons travelling without car: you can get there by bus (Interbus company). The stop is on Dionisio street in Recanati, then 25 min walking. This bus stop is also very convenient for visiting around, the bus goes to Taormina, Alcantara etc. From the same station you can go to the airport, Catania, Syracusa. In general it is very good option for persons wanting to have vacations in a calm place.