Gaetano was the most helpful and gracious host I've met. He helped me with arranging a taxi to Taormina bus terminal to catch 6 AM bus to Catania airport. He also offered a free minibar; cookies, bread, water, beer, soda, juice. So I didn't have to find a grocery store immediately.
His apartment is new and very clean. Most of the things in the apartment look new or well-maintained. I truly enjoyed sleeping in a clean bed.
The location is near the Porta Catania. Walk down 3 minutes stairs/street to get to shops on the main shopping street, Corso Umberto. A few steps from a laundromat and 3 minutes to a decent size grocery store, Punto Simply. A larger selection of fruits, veggies, cheese.
If I come back to Taormina, I would stay at Gaetano's place again!