Renter, beware. This rental was an absolutely terrible experience and the worst that we have ever had on any vacation. After traveling long and far to Alicudi island and walking up hundreds of stone steps to Alvise's house we were not able to spend even one night. The property is un-livable. To stay there would be like sleeping in a dirty cave. There are no windows, only one door with a broken lock and the stench is absolutely terrible. The inside of this property smelled incredibly musty and like barn animals. Because there are no windows and only a dirty concert floor, airing out the space is impossible. Other problems include ants in the kitchen and a very steep set of broken steps by the exterior bathroom -- very dangerous in the dark or the middle of the night. The conditions were not safe and are obviously not up to code. After arriving on the island, buying groceries and spending almost 40minutes climbing up the hills to the house (we are very fit, it's over 600 stone steps, winding and not the safest of conditions) we were not able to spend even one night and had to rent rooms at the hotel. When I contacted Alvise about the problem he ignored my messages entirely. Renter, beware. Alicudi island is lovely but this property is not fit for living.