We have had a wonderful stay in Mike's apartment in Taormina.
Located just off the main Via Corso Umberto, you are within easy walking distance of pretty much everything in the town but set back enough to be able to retreat to a peaceful apartment. There is good air-conditioning - welcome in 30 degrees heat - and a lovely lounge and roof terrace to enjoy time out. The balconies are fabulous for watching the world go by below (preferably with a Campari and soda in hand!). The beds all comfortable. As it says there are lots of stairs but that's a good counter to all the food we ate! Roberto was there to meet us with a warm welcome and full of tips for our stay. We made a number of trips to the La Caravella beach club (wonderful service and incredible food) and also visited the Paradise Beach Club (lots of toddlers here due to the pool - our kids are all teenagers now so it was less appealing to us but will suit some). A granita and brioche in the Bam Bar was fun (you just have to roll out of bed early or queue), pizza at Villa Zucchero was delicious (and if you pre-notify they will do gluten free), and a sea food meal and service at Da Giovanni (take the cable car down) was a lovely end to our holiday. We certainly hope to return one day.