Elena made us feel very welcome when we visited. She answered all of our questions promptly. The surrounding area near the apartment is extremely beautiful with the beach and a few shops in close proximity of the apartment - there are a fair few stairs to walk up and down to get to the beach/shops though so bear this in mind if you have difficulty walking. Taormina town centre is a short walk away and has a host of great restaurants, bars and gelato spots. Would definitely go back to the area and stay at Elena's apartment again!