The house is in Modica Alta, which I found out was just an 8 min local bus ride away if, like me, you are using public transport for moving around and get deposited in Corso Umberto, which is the main drag in Modica Bassa. Once you are orientated (and up for it), the house is in fact only a 20 min climb through picturesque and panoramic streets (passing S. Giorgio), and located near the villagey S. Teresa corner of Modica, so there is an option of staying local if you don't want to do too many descents into town, and where you will find a take-out, a Conad mini-market, and a few bars and restaurants to satisfy your feed needs. Modica's only cinema is in the neighbourhood too. The house itself is clean and neat, and maintains most of the features of its era, but equipped with mod-cons, including WiFi. You may be sharing the kitchen with guests on another floor (which needs to be understood by both parties or communicating doors may be locked by mistake!). Modica was wonderful even with contrary November weather and my stay went relatively unhitched. I found Giovanni an amiable and obliging host, who communicated the means for my arrival and departure fairly well.