We have stayed at Villa Saraceno for two weeks in April 2014 with our 7 months old daughter. The appartment complex is very nice and functional. The owner, Luca, was very helpful and communicative with all kinds of issues. The pool is top-knodge, unfortunately during our stay the weather was not warm enough to really use it. There was a friendly cat that came to visit us every day. It was cute to see our little daughter have her first experience with live animals. The complex has two appartments on the top that have terraces and a nice view to the sea and a shower outside. Unfortunately, there were some building and renovation activities going on across the little street, but we got used to the sounds and hopefully they won't last forever. The city center, if you can call it that, is in 5 minutes walking distance. Overall, we can highly recommend this place and would chose it again should we have the opportunity to come back to the lovely island of Lipari.