Every year we have2 or 3 vacations...staying in apartments rather than hotels each time. Without doubt this is the BEST apartment we have ever stayed in!
The apartment itself is vast with a huge lounge...hallway...kitchen...bedroom and 2 bathrooms. There is ample storage and great facilities (washing machine, dishwasher, iron, hair dryer, towels, bedding, AC, TV etc) and is all clean, comfortable and surgically stylish.
The terrace is amazing!!! It has an eating area with awning to escape the sun...and a huge sunbathing area with ocean and town views. Directly below the hill of the apartment is a bus station/car Park but which isn't the perfect vista...BUT move the sunloungers 1 metre back and all you see are the ocean and the town.
Location wise it is a 10 minute easy walk to the Centro Storico with shops along route for food etc. Not a difficult walk in any way.
In terms of guest care it is better than any hotel. Marco lives just down the road and is on hand for any advice or help. Nino lives above but other than seeing Sofia his faithful companion in his garden...you feel like you own the whole house. If you like privacy this gives it in spades...but if you wanted more local interaction I have no doubt the family would be more than happy to help.
In terms of pricing...THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL! This is our 2nd 2 week holiday in Taormina...and last time for the same price we essentially got a shack on a roof!
I cannot recommend the apartment enough and would like to thank Francesca and Marco for being not only the perfect hosts...but also great people who made our holiday perfect!