We had a wonderful time staying at Alberto’s AirBnB in Castelmola. His place was very clean, very practically and generously supplied for us to call home away from home. AC units in both bedrooms were very efficient giving cool air for sweaty travelers like us. Beds were comfortable. The washer was a blessing to us. Having to travel away from home for two plus weeks, packing light means doing laundry is inevitable. We were impressed with the warmness and loveliness of the town and its people. We felt so accepted and welcome. The top two impressions of this town were cats and stairs and we were never tired of them. All the hiking up and down on stairs was definitely health-beneficial! Surrounding the AirBnB, there are many family run restaurants, shops and the town’s major landmarks - duomo, castello and piazza. Although the streets can be confusing, you can always find your way out. Sometimes it is just fun to be lost in a beautiful town like Castelmola. There are at least two trails I know to hike down to Taormina, one unpaved and the other paved. I was able to hike down with both on two different days. The sceneries along the hike were just breathtaking! Coming back from Taormina, we simply took a taxi which cost 20 Euro. Alberto was very hospitable, warm, cheerful and helpful to us. He certainly made us feel right at home in a foreign land. We had everything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend Alberto’s AirBnB to all the travelers!