The appartment as well as the hosts were just wonderful!
I think a Hilton room would do much much worse in terms of furnishing, accessories, and the overall aesthetic side of the flat!!
The appartment is stylish and in excelent taste (fresh, holiday-like and elegant - you can see architect's touch), very comfortable, and one should absolutely appreciate the courtyard, as there are little green spaces in the whole city and there you have your own green refuge.
We only stayed for one night and I regret it so much because we didn't have time to use the kitchen (well furnished) or spend more time with the hosts who are a distinguished, very, very friendly couple. They helped us a lot with parking the car (it would have been impossible without them) and gave us directions to the most breath-taking, hidden beach in the area!!!
The location is as central as it can get, you are on one of the main streets and it's also few steps away from the scenic coast, nice pizzerias and wine cellars around. You could easily get there without a car.
One more flat endorsement: the DOGS!! The owners have two german shepherds, who look impressive and are impressively obiedient and calm! Even for someone who isn't keen on dogs, they will be a nice surprise.
P.S. one notion about the town - we've been to Taormina the night before, and I think if you wish to really know Sicily it's better to spend much more time in Siracuse which is a genuine, historic city.