The apartment is just as described. It is really lovely furnished and has a great terrace from which you can even see the ocean. Be aware: as mentioned in earlier ratings: the apartment is in the 4th floor without elevator and which means: yes, you will have to bring all your clothes up there. Valentina was really nice. She was waiting for us without any bad words as we had a delay and were arriving at night! She is such a warm lady! The apartment is small, but works well for 2 friends traveling together and also for a couple. It is ideal as a home base from which you can do day trips to mount Edna or Taormina. Furthermore, it is in the city center. Therefore: yes, it isn't always silent. At night you can sometimes hear some music from the nearby Harbour. We think it was great to be in the city center so you don't have it far in the evenings after nice food in a restaurant.