Salina is a stunning island, with very little development. There are about five villages dotted around it (mostly along the coast) and Pollara is one of the quieter villages. You'll need to rent scooters or a car (Buongiorno is the most conveniently located car hire company but Merlino probably has better vehicles) - and if you do that on arrival, the hire company should transport your luggage to the house for you or give you a car to do so yourself for no additional cost. That makes more sense than getting a taxi to the house. There isn't really a usable beach in Pollara. The views of the sea from the house are extraordinary. It is a wild island and there are bugs etc everywhere (we saw a snake on the path to the house!). Bring mosquito repellent. The restaurants on the island are charming (go to the Blue Moon in Malfa!). There are fruit trees everywhere - lemons, peaches, apricots, figs. The house itself is sweet - with simple, chic, nautical-ish decor. Best suited to a couple or single person. We couldn't find a grocery store in Pollara - so the nearest is the Conad in Malfa. You could use this as a base to visit the other Aeolian Islands or just stay here and spend an afternoon at each of the different villages. We went in May when it was very quiet so it may be different in July/August. The days were hot at the end of May but the evenings were chilly (you'd need a warm sweater).