The apartment is lovely, with a nice bathroom, a kitchen and living room area, and a good-sized bedroom on the upstairs mezzanine level, with a comfortable bed. The apartment was well-equipped and had everything we could have needed (there is a launderette in town, if required). The apartment has a private garden with incredible views southwards over Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna.
The apartment is located uphill from the main town (of Taormina), and is accessible via a lot steep steps, which took us about 6 minutes to walk up (we are in our 20s and 30s) from the edge of the town.
Gianfranco was a very good host, picking us up from Taormina-Giardini Railway Station on arrival, and was very responsive to specific queries and requests throughout the stay.