A very nice apartment that is newly restored and tastefully decorated. A few more amenities would have made the stay more pleasurable such as wine glasses, items for cooking (knife, salt/pepper, oil, etc), and a side table beside the sofa. Such would have made the stay more relaxing. Regardless, our stay was comfortable. The apartment is in a good location and close to restaurants and central Messina. However, little nitelife in Messina. Our host was readily available.