We arrived a little bit late, but that was no problem. The flat is fully equipped and uncomplicated, Calatabiano is compared to Taormina nicely non touristic. For exploring the area it is a good homebase, but it is an advantage to have a car. Massimo wasn't there in person, but he could be contacted via whatsapp reliably and his friend Roxana managed everything smoothly. His recommendation to eat at "A Putia" in Giardini-Naxos was excellent, the food was outstanding.