The apartment is very clean and comfortable and is within stumbling distance of many bars, restaurants, shops, and also the sea! It's easy to get to both the free/public beach as well as several lidos.
Giardini Naxos is a wonderful place to make a home-base if you plan on exploring that area of Sicily a bit.
Filippo went above and beyond by chatting with me about local food, restaurants and day trip recommendations. His hospitality and generosity was a major part of the success of my trip!