My partner & I had a fantastic stay at Elena's place. As we arrived late to Giardini, she was still very accommodating and waited to meet us. The place is located in a very close proximity to the local beach, shops and everything you need. Taormina is literally 10 minutes drive on the bus, which we highly recommend rather than driving your car. We also did Etna tour with Gianfranco, which was phenomenal! So knowledgable & fun experience. Overall a great experience and we highly recommend this place to anyone. Joanna & Paulo