Communication with Odette was very pleasant. She was so kind to pick us up at Giardini-train-station and made us feel very welcome. The flat is well organized with eye for charming details like herbs, candles, a beach-parasol,... There is not so much to see in Giardini itself but the beach is very nice and it is well located on the ionian coast area. There's a bus to Taormina every 15 minutes, and good train connection to Messina, Catania, Syracuse,...