We had a wonderful stay at Andrea's place. He was so attentive and responsive to all communications and helped us with additional location information.
The apartment is gorgeous, newly renovated, very clean and tastefully fitted-out with modern furniture etc. The bathroom is lovely, large and with separate shower, WC and basin areas. 3 separate air cons kept us cool at all times. The bedroom is very comfortable, accompanied with separate walk-in wardrobe. The kitchen area is also very modern and well fitted-out.
The apartment is very central to the hub of Taormina, being just a 2 - 3 min walk from the main restaurants and shops. There are 3 good supermarkets within 6 - 7 min walk (Deco Supermarket was best). The view from the apartment is fantastic, with broad views over the town up to the Greek amphitheatre, and substantial water views to the East. We could sit at either the kitchen table, the lounge or at the outside table and experience the wonderful views from any of these points. Night-time views over the town, and especially towards the amphitheatre, are also a real treat.
Some previous reviewers mentioned stairs: there are about 5 groups of steps (35 - 40 treads in total) from the street to the front-door; I am just over 60 and didn't have a problem with it, but you may need to consider this. That said, Taormina is largely built on the side of a cliff and steps are inevitable everywhere you go, but it's also what gives it the 'wow factor' views!!
We will certainly go back to Andrea's when next in Taormina !