House rental | The yellow house of Montepalmieri

We let our picturesque house in the archaic realm of Eolo, the greek God of the Winds, on the small italian island of Filicudi. Relax in the most exclusive panorama on the oldest of all the seven aeolian islands. Maximum of 3 guests renting the house.

Minimum stay: 7 days | Guesthouse see the lower part lefthand in the drawing

Our guesthouse has a total living area indoors of 60 square meters, plus two shady loggias 2x16 square meters. A separate, fully equipped kitchen with sea view, gas stove, fridge, electricity.

A living room with double bed (190x140 cm; king size), sheets and a mosquito net. A sleeping den with bunk beds (190x80 cm; twin size) for 2 more persons/kids. Bathroom with ecological shower, heated 11am to 4pm.

Water: The cistern in front of the house provides good drinking water following an old tradition. Running water only in the bathroom! Eco-shower heated from sun collectors during the day.
For your comfort: Deck chair, 2 tables with 6 chairs for outdoor / indoor use. Library, hair-dryer
Bring with you: Towels, good shoes, a sleeping-bag or your own sheet for extra comfort. A flashlight and a hat. Biodegradable soap and shampoo to protect the environment.

Sheets are available, but they must be washed and paid before departure at housekeeper Pina Cappadona (€ 20.- per load)

Your Hideaway | An Ecological Place

Our traditional stylish house is 310m above sea level oriented to the south. Surrounded by 150 square meters of garden, touching the natural conservation area. You enjoy a view over Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, with the Etna in Sicily on the horizon.

Location | Walking distances

It takes 5 minutes from the end of the road to the yellow house of Montepalmieri. On these 500 meters of mule trail suitcases have to be carried by hand or loaded on a mule.

The island center with shopping facilities and post office is in 20 minutes walking distance, the pebble beaches of «Le punte» or «Percorini» with cristal clear waters in 35 minutes.

Once a week the «Uncle from America» sells fresh vegetables and fruits there in the village of Rocca di Ciavole.

A 45 minutes walk brings you to the ghost village Zuccho Grande on the northern shore or to the prehistoric site Capo Graziano, the most ancient spot (4000 B.C.) of the Aeolian Islands.

Rental prices | per day

Prices are subject to change | Prices include electricity, taxes, cooking gas, water | Minimum stay: 7 days | Special monthly rates available | Children up to 12 years pay half price

Please note that there may be water restrictions in summer from June to September. Drinking water is guaranteed so.

Some Tips

Money: There are no banking facilities on the island, except a bancomat that sometimes works. So take with you enough cash in Euro
Language: Some Italian may help or a bit of English
Safety: Children friendly place. No poisonous animals, except medusas from time to times. Secure for single women
Mobile phones: do work, for internet access bring your own modem along

Climate: An average of 250 days of sunshine per year. The Mediterranean Sea is a great place to swim in from June to October: 20-24 C° or about 70 F° water temperatures.
In both spring and fall bring your jackets, as there may be windy conditions!
Swimming is best in June and July, with only a few tourists on the beaches
Hiking from May to June or October with many migratory birds and blooming flowers
High season: August (Ferragosto) with VIPs, concerts, literature and art exhibitions.

From December to March our guesthouse is closed.