Bruno is a perfect host who from the very beginning was very easy to communicate with. We booked the apartment 4 days before our arrival and Bruno was extremely fast and responsive at confirming the booking and giving us directions – all in all, making it a carefree experience for us.

He met us very promptly, is very hospitable, showed us around he local village and even kindly bought some delicious local bread for us. Bruno also recommended us the local supermarket, which was fantastic, stocking cheap fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and wine.

The property location is unique. It is located on top of the village, up in the mountains but the proximity to a large hotel doesn’t make you feel isolated, so it as at once a quiet haven but also near a more lively atmosphere if you desire it. The local hotel offers lunch or dinner for 23 euros per person, a spa and a lovely bar which you can use at any time, including live music. It is also close to Taormina, around 5km, so easy to explore all the beautiful places there. There is also a gorgeous beach on Giardini Naxos ,which is around 15 mins drive.

The highlight of the property is the huge terrace as everyone has already described where we spent almost every morning and evening. The property is located in the mountains so when it is very hot, the breeze is ideal for cooling off. Unfortunately we visited during one of the biggest rainstorms of the year, and we had to spend a lot of time in the apartment. The accommodation was clean and functional, well equipped and the bed was very comfortable, however there were aspects of the property which need some renovation in our opinion. For some reason, unlike other visitors, we found the motorway unexpectedly quite noisy.

Overall we had a good time and think Bruno’s flat was a very good choice in that area.