My husband and I spent five nights in Maria’s beachside apartment. Maria and her son met us on arrival and took us through everything we needed to know, including guiding us into the garage where we were able to park our car at no additional cost. We found the apartment to be spacious and comfortable, with a lift, good WiFi and air conditioning. The large terrace, furnished with tables and chairs, sun loungers etc. is practically sitting on the beach. Maria had thoughtfully provided a welcome gift of water and wine, together with many extras such as tea, coffee, biscuits, pasta and other snacks, to ensure that we did not go hungry or thirsty! We loved the fact that a two minute walk from the apartment brought us to the water’s edge to enjoy some early morning swims in the crystal clear water, after which we had leisurely breakfasts on the terrace, while appreciating the lovely sea views. The surrounding area of Giardini-Naxos is very beautiful, with lots of restaurants and lovely beaches to explore and enjoy. We took many drives, enjoying the spectacular scenery and visiting beach areas such as Mazzarò, from where we took the cable car to the lovely hilltop town of Taormina. Always, we were happy to return to our apartment of an evening, to sit and chill out on the balcony, reflecting on the beauty of Sicily and the warmth and friendliness of its people. Maria kept in constant touch with us during our stay, to ensure that we had everything we needed for our stay in her apartment. Having read previous reviews, our expectations were high and Maria’s apartment did not disappoint. Thank you for everything, Maria.