Villa Serena is a magical place, and Serena is an amazing host! The view from the terrace is breathtaking: we spent hours just watching the boats come in and out of Lipari's harbor. It was exactly the elegant, quiet retreat we needed, with easy access to the excitement of Lipari and the other islands, but at a peaceful remove. The private pool was so beautiful and convenient we hardly felt a desire to go to the beach.
Serena was responsive, helpful, and kind. We arrived on a particularly busy weekend, and weren't able to secure a rental car right away: Serena not only picked us up from the ferry, but helped us get back down to town that evening. We loved staying at Villa Serena, and hope to come back.