Elena, Costanza and Giovanni were wonderful hosts and made every effort to make our trip comfortable and easy. They arranged for pick up from the airport and return, plus a taxi the morning we had an early excursion from the bus station. They provided advice to trips and restaurants, and were kind and helpful whenever we needed them. The location is ideal - close to the beach and away from the hustle and bustle of Taormina center, but with the tramway we were able to get into the center of town easily. The apartment is large and left room for us to have our own private space, as well as shared spaces on the patio and living room. Also having two bathrooms was ideal for our group of three. The views are amazing. Keep in mind the entire region is full of stairs so be prepared to walk. When you take your luggage to this particular apartment, you need to carry it down many stairs or down a driveway. If you have trouble with stairs, ask about the driveway option.