A beautiful apartment with a beautiful view and an exceptional host!
The photos of Gianfranco's apparent really do not do it justice, it is even more beautiful in real life. The apartment is also much more spacious and bright that we had expected, with an absolutely massive and private outdoor area.
It's located about a 15 minute walk to the center of Taormina, down just over 250 steps. As others have said, these steps are manageable but they could be difficult for those who are less mobile. That being said, the walk was a nice way to build up an apatite and burn off some cals after the daily tiramisu!
Gianfranco was an incredible host. He collected us from the bus station in Taormina, showed us some of the main sites, gave us excellent restaurant recommendations and even greeted us at the apartment with a bottle of local wine, which was a lovely touch.
We'd definitely stay here again, the apartment was spotless, within easy walking distance of the center but still with enough seclusion to make it feel like your own private villa!