Chiara’s place is easily one of the cleanest and most well-appointed spaces I have stayed in using AirBnB. It’s a beautiful apartment overlooking Taormina with a view of Mt. Etna, the Mediterranean, and the gardens of an old museum next door. The house itself is split over two floors with a spacious bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, and a kitchen, living room, and balcony are located upstairs. The street where the house is located is relatively quiet, and you’re only a 5-7 minute walk from the main shopping and tourist areas. There is also air-conditioning throughout the space, which was much needed during the warm afternoons. Keep in mind that there is no wifi, though this wasn’t an issue for me as I had data throughout my stay. The bed was made out of memory foam and was a dream to sleep on, especially for someone like me with lower back problems.
Chiara, herself, was extremely hospitable and went above and beyond when I found myself stuck without transportation when I first arrived. She was also very responsive to all of my questions about the apartment and Taormina in general. I was also welcomed with an assortment of pastries and basics I would need to make breakfast. I absolutely plan to come stay here again next time I’m in Sicily. This was one of the best experiences I’ve had with an AirBnB.