We recently had the pleasure of inhabiting the "hidden gem" in the gorgeous baroque town of Modica. What a pleasure from beginning to end. Caterina was friendly and responsive, and her associate Peppe made the check-in easy upon our arrival. The apartment is tucked into the warren of homes on the west side of the Modica valley, about midway up from the valley floor, almost directly across the way from the church of San Pietro. In other words, a great spot from which to view this lovely setting. The apartment was homey and clean, with A/C in the bedroom and living room, a neccesity in September when we visited. The bedroom in fact was quite the dark little sanctuary, we slept 14 hours our first night! To get down into town one takes the route down an old stone staircase that winds it's way through the neighborhood, depositing you into the middle of the best area for dining and festive action. The main street through old town is blocked to auto traffic Friday through Sunday, when there are different music and promotional events, and a wonderful promenade of all ages and persuasions. We very much enjoyed the daily foray for coffee and vittles, and even got pretty good on the climb back up the 143 steps home. As mentioned, it was hot during our visit, so we behaved as the locals do and ditched for the coast during the hottest part of the day. We particularly enjoyed Marina Di Modica for its' laid-back vibe, and highly recommend a swim in the coastal waters. We found Modica to be a fine place to live while exploring the Southeastern part of Sicily, and Catarina's gem the perfect hideaway and clubhouse!