Philippo is a great host who responds very quickly. The flat is lovely and spacious with a wonderful view onto the sea. It's a five minute walk into the sea via a small beach. The eco-friendly cafe below the flat is a great place serving delicious food. It's a 20 min ride by bus to Taormina, which is one of my favourite places in Sicily. Giardini Naxos has a bit of a feel of a tourist resort with a lot of beaches and restaurants. The street is a little chaotic and you really need a bus or a car if you want to go to Taormina. I only wished that the beaches in Giardini were a littlr bit cleaner. The one next to the flat is nice and clean, but a long one further away isn't. Be careful of sea urchins hiding in the rocks in the sea so you don't step on one like I did. Overall, I loved my stay near Taormina and in Sicily. Mt Etna full day tour was fantastic! I highly recommend.