I have just stayed 9 nights in this amazing apartment, and had the most incredible time. Firstly, the apartment is just beautiful. Even better than the photos suggest, the apartment is light, airy, spacious and beautifully decorated. The tiles in the bathroom are superb! The patio is amazing - with a stunning view over old Lipari, and views of the amazingly lush garden that surrounds you. The apartment and patio are completely private, and the apartment has great internet, a fridge, coffee maker and coffee making supplies. Toiletries are also supplied as well as some bottled water. There is a lovely overhead fan to keep you cool and the windows and doors have slats to keep everything beautifully ventilated. It’s a very easy 10 minute stroll from the centre of Lipari, which makes it really convenient and accessible. However my favourite part of this stay was absolutely Valentina, who is simply an amazing host! Communication was great with Valentina in the lead up, and as she was away she arranged for a taxi to meet me at Lipari port on arrival, and take me to the apartment free of charge. There, I was met by the two lovely cleaning ladies (they do an amazing job!) who gave me a tour of the apartment and also a list of recommendations that Valentina has made, also recommending some restaurants and things to do. It was such a great greeting and I felt extremely welcome! Valentina’s tips are excellent, I followed them all and it will guarantee you a great stay in Lipari! She has put a lot of thought and effort into making sure her guests have a wonderful time and it shows. Valentina also sent me a message midway through my stay to make sure I was having a great time, and on the day of departure organised a taxi to the port for me at a very reasonable price. As an indication of how much I loved my stay here, I actually extended it by two nights because I didn’t want to leave! Lipari and the Aeolian Islands are simply magical, and this apartment is the perfect way to experience all they have to offer! I can’t wait to come back! Grazie per tutti, Valentina!