This place has so many pros but comes with a few cons. We were not able to check in until around 5pm as the place was still being cleaned but we understand from the past reviews this was just an accident on the hosts part and future guests aren't likely to experience this. It was great to be able to park at the apartment as parking in Taormina is either non-existant or expensive. However it is a little far from everything else so you need to walk along a busy road for a while to get to any buses or shops. Once above it all in the town we did see a small unofficial path leading up the hill near the apartment which would likely save lots of time & walking but didn't have a chance to check it out. Because you are far away from the main areas it does mean that you get to enjoy the nearby beaches almost all to yourself which is a huge plus! and the private entrance to the beach is another huge plus! There are lots of lovely areas to sit within the apartment complex and look out at the ocean. The trains do run right by the apartment and during the night as well which lead to waking up a few times. There was also no amenities in the bathroom (no soap or shower items) as listed which meant we had to buy things in town. However the bathroom has been redone since these photos were taken and is much nicer and more modern! A few other small cons like lightbulbs not in lamps and some stains on white couches but there are some small pluses too like umbrellas for the beach. Overall the stay was fine and it's a good price compared to other places in Taomina :)