Ezio was a gracious and kind host, very warm and welcoming. He met me at the port and took me and my things to the house, and then back on my departure morning. It was walkable, but a nice service. There were supplies in the kitchen: wine, bread, butter, jams, pasta, pasta sauce, water, juice. Made me feel right at home immediately, and that I needn't rush to a grocer the first day. The place was stylish and wonderful, just like in the pictures, with modern furnishings and classic Aeolian architecture. The terrace and garden were lovely, since the weather was beautiful the whole time. The host brought an English-speaking friend the second day of my stay, to answer any and all questions, concerns, etc. They were both available by text the whole time. Furthermore, they invited me to a lovely lunch one afternoon, in a gorgeous and delicious seafood restaurant. So nice, since by total coincidence that happened to be my birthday, too! Speaking of restaurants, the village of Lipari has a disproportionately high number of good ones, and the host provided a delightful app in place of a house-guide to the islands. Every place I went to on his list was good or very good, and some were great. Enjoy! The market, post office, shops and such were all close by, and yet the place was quiet and suitable for writing, thinking, solitude, peace and quiet. Highly recommended.