We LOVED this place, and Cristina's thoughtfulness and care added so much to the whole experience. The inside was the nicest AirBnB place we've stayed, and was so well-stocked - including everything we needed for making pasta when we arrived, sweets for the boys, some breakfast pastries, and a delicious bottle of sparking wine which we happily drank on the balcony. And the balcony!!! It wasn't just the view (which was spectacular) it was the balcony decor and the seating and the whole energy of the place. If there wasn't so much of interest in Taormina, we could have spent the whole vacation happily on the balcony. It felt very private, I did yoga in the morning and we soaked in the warm sun in the afternoon and watched the sunset with the sea and Mt. Etna in the distance. The location was fantastic in the crazy town of Taormina. There were steps to connect us to the main restaurant areas and we were able to walk all the way to the beach with the 3 young boys, though we sent dad back alone for the car instead of climbing a the steps back up (cable car was under repair while we were visiting). Parking in Taormina was challenging, though there are public garages, but we were happy to have use of the private garage directly below the property. There was a problem with the washing machine while we were there, and after coming up promptly to try to address it, we said we'd be happy to take the laundry to the laundromat just a short walk away, but Cristina insisted she would take care if it. All in all, Taormina was a delightful town, and Cristina's balcony was the highlight of the trip!