We spent 8 days at Serge's house in Acquacalda, which is an oasis of calm and is ideal if what you want is to swim, relax, and generally feel quite cut off from the world! Acquacalda has 3 restaurants and a bar, the beach in late August was almost empty, and both in the day and the night the area is totally quiet. Canneto and Lipari are reachable with a bus service that runs like clockwork if you want to feel less isolated for a few hours. The house itself is minimal – simply furnished in classic Aeolian style but luxuriously comfortable in a very modern way (great kitchen, great bathroom, great bed, great wifi etc.). The two terraces offer an extraordinary view: you can see the sunset over Salina every evening, and if you're lucky (we were) you can also see some eruptions of Stromboli over Panarea. If you're looking for tranquillity and comfort this house is a perfect retreat. Thank you Serge, we really hope to come back soon.