The condo is right on the beach which means you can come and go at leisure. We used this to our advantage to beat the crowds to the beach, restaurants for lunch and not worry about finding a bathroom for the kids. The private garage is a must especially if you go during high season when parking, even at the lots, is hard to find. This allowed us to come and go without worrying about there being no parking or spending 30 minutes looking for a spot. The condo is close enough for half day trips to Mt Etna, Alcantara gorge, etc and you can walk to the bus station to go to Taormina. At night everyone takes a passegiata to Giardini Naxos which is fun but a little long. The beach is nice and the water is clear and the condo has AC in case you need it. Maria even had us some provisions like water, breakfast stuff and snacks when we arrived. This was much appreciated after the plane ride and dealing with the car rental agency in Catania! Maria checked on us periodically to see if everything was OK and was available by text if we needed something or had a question. The stay in Recanati was the most relaxing part of our 3 week vacation in Italy.