You may need psychological support when you leave, the home and its island are so pleasant that it will hurt a little to leave them.
The pictures can’t say the charm and shudder of the house of Giula. It is an eolian house, resembling the beautiful houses of the Greek islands, but with the wild taste of the Tyrrhenian Sea, its furious and magnificent wind, and at other times, the incredible calm of the whole sea, like a sheet just under your feet.
It feels as if sky and sea were kissing each other around your neck, and this feeling alone would justify visiting the house, even if only for a few days.
The island is beautiful of raw beauty, and the vibe on eolian islands is quite different of close-by Sicily. It’s a world on its own. People are nice and discreet.
Michaela, who takes care of the house is a delightful woman, she speaks perfectly Italian, German and English and knows pretty much all there is to know here. Giula is available by phone and answers quickly.
Some practical tips:
There are no scooters or cars on the island (which btw, is absolutely the beauty of it). Shopping is not a problem, there is a small shop with a very friendly owner, and mules to carry groceries. Nevertheless, you have to climb for 15 minutes. It is quite feasible, even with children, but for the elderly, probably more difficult.
The house is comfortable, there is hot water, wifi, a washing machine... Yet it is not isolated. There are radiators, though. It is entirely possible to spend a winter here (I did it and enjoyed it), but you must like it a bit rustic. From mid-February, this is no longer a problem, the winter is very short here.
Enough said, if this house is still free, whenever, just be clever and book it.