We were welcomed by Rudy who was very nice and helpful. Communication with Mariangela was easy, and the apartment is clean and quite newly renovated. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the view from the little balcony is spectacular. The bedroom while small, has a very comfortable bed. Everything in Taormina is within walking distance, and Rudy arranged to have our car picked up and parked for the 2 nights we stayed. There is no street parking for non-residents. The funicular to the beach is just up the street, and Rudy's recommendation to eat at Trattoria da Nino was fantastic!
The only problem for us with the apartment is the constant traffic noise from the street at night. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper!