Carmelo was great, he kept in contact leading up to our stay and made us feel very welcome. The area was incredibly central and the perfect base for exploring Taormina including the Greek theatre. There is a small market nearby to pick up meat, fish and veg which is great value and the flat is well equipped if you want to cook any meals. There are some amazing restaurants nearby, though some are also very pricey! Overall I'd definitely recommend a stay here!