The place is good, everything was clean and you have all what you need for your comfortable stay. It's in pretty quiet location, maybe because we visited Giardini-Naxos in off-season period. So if you want a calmer environment - choose seaside side, and if street noise doesn't bother you - it will be fine to live on the side with windows to the street (active movement of the cars). Paola is a nice host. I'd recommend this apartment. Btw, you'll able to go to the stony or sandy beaches which are near.