Ausilia and Franco are sweet people, Ausilia speaks very good English and Franco even run to find us when I forgot one of our bags in the apartment and we walked opposite direction the last day. What we appreciated a lot was that they responded to our short notice request very quickly. Ausilia gave us a little map and she was very nice to provide many tips where to go. For sure don't miss the greek teather (10 Euro entrance fee, if you go at the morning at 9:00 you will have less tourist and better temperature :) its just few minutes from Ausilia's home.
Location: The apartment is located in the main street (very busy passenger area) of city centre of Taormina - one of those typical Mediterranean buildings with pretty little balconies. We had access to the balcony directly from our room. It's definitely very interesting to see it from inside. You have many charming restaurants all around, one is literally downstairs as well as small roman amfiteater. The only downsize is that to the beaches you need to take the bus (cheaper) or cable car.
Navigation: Number 16 is initially difficult to find as the airbnb navigation takes you to the house from the front, you have to turn right directly after the information centre and go arround, that's probably the best if you have luggage, then few steps down, otherwise you will go through the restaurant but the waiters seem not to mind :) or best call Ausilia directly, she was very responsive.
Amenities: there is no option to use the kitchen exactly as it is stated in the description.
Thing to consider is also the parking, as all the streets are very crowded during the high season, we recommend to come to Porta Messina, drop off luggage and then go and park under the serpentine there is a parking house (14 euro per day) or risk it and park just somewhere at the street.