Riccardo is an amazing host!!! He met us outside and helped us carry our things in. He sat and gave us a full description of Taormina and a map with things to do and sights to see. The apartment had great amenities and he even had water for us to drink! The apartment was SO clean and anything we needed Riccardo was a moment away. He even gave us a ride to the bus terminal on our way out with all of our luggage! As far as location, the apartment is about a minute outside the stone gate entrance to the streets of Taormina that you will be walking. Be sure to ask Riccardo for his restaurant recommendations!