We had an absolutely lovely stay at Silvia’s place, which was even more wonderful than the pictures suggest and a perfect base camp from which to explore Taormina. Having private, off-street parking was a *huge* plus. The only drawbacks: the mattress in the main bedroom is old and extremely uncomfortable—if you are light sleeper, I’d recommend another spot. The shower head was also in need of some cleaning, but that seems like an easy fix. In all, this is a solid option with a delightful host—and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet her adorable pup, too!