The location is great, quiet, with a stunning view of the sea and the place was clean. The surroundings were ok, but I guess that because it was October, some places were never open. There are some restaurants and a supermarket nearby (at about 10 minutes of walking) and after about 30 minutes of walking, you can get to tbe port, a more crowded place, with lots of restaurants and souvenir shops.
In 15 minutes by car you are in Taormina, which is great.
We were unsatisfied about the cot mostly, but this is not a problem if you do not travel with a baby.