This was our second visit to the Aeolian islands and also our second stay in one of Alfredo's apartments. This particular apartment was very spacious with a double bed downstairs and an upstairs part (also with a double bed) accessible via a spiral staircase. Alfredo had even installed free wiFi. From the upstairs part you can access the roof via a set of steps and on the roof was a sunbed, chairs and a table - ideal for watching the sun set, which Alfredo strongly recommended we do! One very refreshing addition to the apartment was the 'outside shower' - a great experience showering outside in the warm Sicilian breeze. The apartment was in a quiet location, with a view over gardens full of trees and vegetables. Nevertheless, the village is within easy walking distance with a few very nice restaurants - we had an excellent dinner in an affordable, immaculate restaurant with top-class service, called "da Marisa" ... highly recommended! The Aeolian islands are generally contoured by steep rocks, making access to the sea difficult, but we discovered a walk down to the sea directly from Alfredo's apartment (takes around 45 minutes to get there). Great fun ... and the people of Lipari are very warm and friendly.