For me, those two nights in Modica will be a true highlight of the whole week-long Sicily trip. In part because of the gorgeous old city that charmed me from the very first moments, but also in part because of the place we've stayed at. The apartment is simply terrific. Everything from its modern interior, bits of old reclaimed furniture, nice organic toiletries, amazing kitchen, spacious gorgeous bathroom, roof windows and that view... I still vividly remember sitting on that balcony drinking coffee in the morning and beer in the evening, watching how the town below me lives its life. The playful shadows on stairs of San Pietro, mopeds zipping up and down the many narrow streets, the clock on top of the castle hill.. It's hard not to be almost poetic in surroundings like this. You keep finding yourself in a perpetual "carpe diem" loop.
The location is so perfect that I couldn't really grasp it. One moment you're enjoying the views from the balcony and in 5min, after walking a few (dozen) flights of steps and making a few (dozen) turns on the narrow streets and you're bang on in front of the San Pietro. Right in the heart of Modica. Mind blowing.
TL;DR version: I can sing many more praises to the host and the place, but let's be factual for a second: the apartment is stunning, equipped to the brim (there's even Netflix on the TV, 2 ACs and a myriad of lighting combinations that are mid boggling at times), and is super central. 5min walk and you're on the main street with all the pastries, gelatos and pizzas you can imagine. The place is buzzing until late. Beware that almost no grocery shops are open on Sundays and the closest one to the apartment (10min walk) doesn't even have opening hours on Gmaps. TTC (time-to-croissant) is very short, like 5min :D The guys who are running they show communicate fast and well, give A LOT of hyper local advice and recommendations and are super flexible and understanding (we had a late-ish check-in and they've accommodated for that, thanks Giorgio!). If you're in Modica and especially for a few days, treat yourself to this apartment, you won't regret it!
PS if you're into (stray) cats, get ready :)