We were let in by Dan's dad Carmelo, and the apartment was perfectly clean and well ordered. Carmelo was wonderfully kind, parking was easy, and the region was a perfect jumping off point to hit Taormina and Syracuse on day trips. The immediate area is a pretty calm. It can be confusing to get to and from the highway, but nothing terrible. And while we did walk to dinner, the area isn't really meant for walking. Overall, this was exactly what we were looking for and we're happy to have stayed here!