Dario's place is even better than the photos, if that is possible! He is friendly and helpful and explained everything. The apartment is beautifully renovated and furnished, spotlessly clean and huge.
Yes parking is a bit tricky and there is some street noise, but this is just part of being right in the middle of the historic centre, which has a wonderful atmosphere; we found 6 euro a day parking by the beach h (sort of a field). We barely used our car, just to go inland to to castlebuono one day.
Definitely climb "la rocca"!