About 15 minutes south of taormina, Ester’s Home is a lovely tranquil oasis with a terrace that gives you incredible views of both the ocean and my Edna. But what made this stay so special was the special touches provided by Ester’s mom, Graziella, who checked us in (and checked on us.) I dont want to ruin the surprises for anyone, but I ‘ll just say we were treated to some wonderful delicacies, and could not have felt more welcomed. We were also given clear instructions on local restaurants and places to visit, which we took advantage of.
The apartment is spacious,clean, and extremely comfortable. The heat worked well ( it was quite chilly in November) and the bathroom happily included a full shower with tub. We were also able to wash clothes and hang them outside, which was a great plus for us.
There is so much to see and do in Sicily. This is a good base to explore Taormina, Catana and Siracusa, but don’t miss driving up to mt Etna if you get the chance.