Livio is a very friendly and helpful host. He gave us good advice - one tip was for buying fresh fish in Riposto. We enjoyed eating it on the balcony.
There is not much to do in Stazzo but close by there are enough places to visit. The beach at Fiumerfreddo is good - we almost had the whole beach to ourselves. Taormina is touristy but very pretty with amazing views. Aci Trezza was a good place for relaxing on a sunbed. We had our best coffee in Sicily in Zafferano on our way to visit Etna. And Catania is a city with a good atmosphere if you want to get back to urban life.
Apartment is perfect - really roomy and well equipped. But the best part is the balcony with the great view. Could sit there all day!
Would definitely recommend it! But you do need a car to get around.