You won’t find a better place to stay than Massimo’s apartment in Taormina. The apartment is huge and the furnishings are elegant and tasteful. The kitchen is amazing and well equipped. You will have everything thing you need for a long or short visit. The view from the large balcony is absolutely stunning. You can even see Italy across the Ionian Sea. Yes, the walk up is steep but worth it. It’s good exercise after eating a Sicilian dessert. We made a mistake in our arrival date and Massimo graciously picked us up early. He also drove us to the bus terminal and helped with luggage upon departure. His restaurant recommendations were right on. You will have no regrets if you chose to stay here.