The apartment is located about 10 min walk from the "busy" part of Giardini, so beside the traffic, there is not much noise from outside. Still there are a few nice restaurants in a stone throw. In front of the house (at the other side of the road which is right under the window) its just the sea and some rocks in the water so the view is beautiful, public beach is really like 50m, parking on the street (1 EUR/hour from 09.00-22.00 every day) is possible on the road behind the building (50-100m walk) so I believe its a really a good location to relax and be in a not so abandoned place at the same time.
It is a 2 story apartment with very steep steps going up to the second floor (so keep it in mind if you are with little children or not so fit...). Basically upstairs its the bedroom, downstairs is kitchen and bathroom with a washing machine in it.
Communication was very good, Dario was very friendly and helpful. We got some sweets at the first day, so all was well, beside that the day before we left he took away the wifi router despite I asked him not to do so...that was very disappointing.
Still I would recommend this place cause its a comfy (very) little "castle" with a great view and location to be able to explore the magnificent island of Sicily.