The apartment was very clean, spacious, and well-equipped. It is perfectly located to explore the area around Taormina, Giardini-Naxos and the Etna.
Giancarlo is a very nice host who came to pick us up as we were a bit lost on the road. He took time to show us the apartment and explain how to visit the area. He offered us a good bottle of red wine. Which was much appreciated during the next days.
In the direct vicinity of the apartment there is only a charmless residential area with a mall, and you need to have a car or take the bus to go to the nice places. It is also a good thing that we were up early every day for our visits as there were dog barking in the residence in the morning.