Vanessa and her Mother are very friendly and we felt right at home. Her mum lives upstairs, so it is easy to get help with something if needed. There are a bit of steps down to the center, and we had a baby with us, so no chance to use the stroller. Without a baby it's probably good exercise after eating all the lovely pasta and Icecream Taormina offers.
Beware it is very hard to find parking, and there is a marked on wenesdays, that take up some of the space. So if possible come without a car.