We were welcomed very warmly by Michaela. She gave us precise and extremely useful instructions on how to find our way around the island and was always available for our questions. People on Alicudi are also always ready to help out and are very friedly in general.
The way from the habour to Alvise's house takes about 20 minutes up or down a steep flight of stairs and will take you to a quiet place with an incredible view over the Eolian Islands.
Alvise's house doesn't only provide all the basics but it is also beatifully furnished and has a well equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. There's also a WIFI network that works pretty reliably most of the time.
The living room is an outside tarrace with a bamboo sunshield as a roof, which is perferct for hot days. The house itself has thick walls and small windows, so you can always be sure to find a cool place inside. The only downside to this otherwise wonderful house is that it's not recommandable for stays during rainy or cold season.