Where to start!!! We LOVED our stay at Al Numero Zero. Luigi is a great host, very helpful, picked us up at the port, offered to give us a lift into town whenever he was going etc. Lots of very useful information about the island, and he managed to get us a discount at the car/scooter rental place (we paid €20 per day). Talking of which: renting a scooter is the way to go to explore the island and also to get into Lipari and back, as Luigi's place is at the top of a very steep hill).
The location is stunning - the most beautiful view over Lipari town and the sea, and you can also see Panarea and Stromboli from this side of the island. It is so wonderfully quiet and peaceful up there. Luigi cultivates a lot of vegetables and fruit which he is always happy to share with his guests, so we had the most delicious fresh fruit and veg to enjoy while we were there. There are 3 delightful cats, Nove, Propria and adorable "crazy kitten" Mao, and a sweet little dog called Diana. We love animals, and it felt like a home from home. There are two guest rooms (both with private bathrooms) and a shared kitchen in the middle. There's a drinking water tap in the kitchen and there was beer and wine as a welcome in the fridge. Yay!
The room was big and airy, the shower room wasn't luxurious but perfectly adequate. We were there in June and used the airconditioner a few times for a short time. There was always a wonderful breeze going on the terrace - a great place to just sit and contemplate life while stroking a crazy kitten and drinking some nice wine.
The scooter was a highlight, we loved exploring the island on it. Lipari town has lots of wonderful eateries and a great feel.
Luigi is such a relaxed guy and he made us feel really relaxed too. We are definitely going back, and next time for longer!