Rossella really deserves the title "Superhost" . She collected us from the port, and gave us a great orientation to the town, to the neighbourhood of Serra and showed us very carefully where the amenities and best walking routes were. Always available and helpful, Rossella also makes great coffee!
The apartment is perfect with a stunning view over Lipari and the harbour, a great terrace, which although overlooked by Rossella's family apartment above, felt snug and private. There's an outdoor shower, sun loungers and a shaded area for al fresco dining. The apartment itself was impeccable, beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed, loads of extra towels and bedding if it should be needed and a great kitchen. Basics for cooking, such as oil and salt, were provided, as were tea, coffee and snacks for breakfast.
The place is a stiff walk up some seriously steep hills. We are quite fit for our ages, and used to hills, but found it quite a workout every time! It's about 30 mins in to Lipari by foot, and similar to the beach at Canneto. Transport would make the guest experience better, we should have rented scooters! The only other niggle was the mosquitoes, although Rossella thoughtfully provided repellent and night time plug in repeller so. Excellent place, excellent value, excellent host!