Federico was very welcoming, communicative, and had some great suggestions. The apartment is homey, quiet, away from the touristy hubbub of Taormina, but still a convenient 10-15 minute walk to town. The view is spectacular and we enjoyed eating breakfast and drinking wine on our balcony while playing with Federico's two kittens. To beat the intense July heat, we spent a day swimming at and exploring Isola Bela (one of Federico's recommendations).