We spent the most relaxing, pleasant and serene time in Alicudi. The island and the way people live there, in the respect and connection to nature is something you have to experiment once in a lifetime . No roads there as you may already know, but a lot of pedestrian paths all around the island to hike and go up to reach the very quiet houses and explore. The climbing is quite demanding but I was 6 months pregnant and I did it with pleasure, the views, peacefulness and beautiful gardens being significant reward when you arrive on top.
Concerning Renata’s place, everything was perfect and well thought: the room is spacious, and the architecture of it allowed the wind to pass by and refresh blissfully the inside when it’s so hot out there. The beds are comfortable, there is a mosquito net that we mostly use for decoration, there were mosquito electronic repellent which was sufficient. The views from the house and windows were remarquable. And the silence was total. There is a small kitchen but with everything in it, and we were able to make delicious diner: a cooking table, multiple pans, plates, etc. The terrace is spacious enough to rest in transats and to have diner. The shower and the toilets are in the garden really next to the room - and are supplied with rain water. The outside shower is especially really nice with a beautiful view. Everything is thought to be respectful of the nature, water is such a precious and rare ressource so you have to live with the pace and constraints of the small island. A great lesson from nature :) The house is well located on the island and you can reach a coffee/restaurants 20 mns walk downstairs - same for supermarket.
Renata was always available, communicative and happy to help, and ask for donkeys on our arrival to help us bring up our bags and the groceries for the week. She offered us the most relevant advice at every step.
We spent one entire week exploring and enjoying the island with no bore at all and wish we have stayed a bit more. We hope to come back again ☺️