Luca's place is STUNNING! It was a true breath of fresh air after a few days in Palermo, and a perfect stop on our honeymoon, that allowed us to relax and unwind after a busy 10 days of travel. Every corner of the home is well thought out and artfully designed by Luca himself. After being there only a short while, I was already dreaming up ways to come back and stay longer.
As a host, Luca was great and very communicative. He doesn't live in the area, so he works with Lorenzo for guest relations - who was the best! He miraculously carried our 2 50lb bags up the stairs to the house like he was a champion crossfitter. He showed us all around the house, helped get our laundry done, and was available for anything.
Modica itself was charming and quiet and absolutely wonderful. I'm not sure what it's like in the high season, but we had the feeling of being one of the only tourists and we loved it. We got coffee each day at a local cafe and could really feel the sense of community.
The best part of the whole trip was our cooking class. Luca offers a few different experiences through his Airbnb, including a private chef who can cook for you or teach you. We arranged for the private cooking class in the house with Chef Paolo. Unfortunately, right before Chef arrived, a rainstorm took out electricity in the neighborhood. Lorenzo immediately came over and got the electric company on the phone, and in the meantime, Chef Paolo offered to take us to his home for the cooking class. He and his wife run a home restaurant in a neighboring village, where they also make their own wine. We spent the day there, learning how to cook, admiring the fashions and accessories hand made by Paolo's wife Ingrid, tasting their wine, and meeting their resident dogs, cats, and donkey Gina. It was an incredible experience that we will never forget, thanks to the hospitality of Paolo and Ingrid, that never would have been possible if we weren't staying at Luca's Airbnb.
If it's not obvious yet, you should definitely book a trip to Modica for this Airbnb! I had never heard of Modica, but I took a chance after seeing this listing, and it was a great decision! I would go back in a heartbeat, and I'm sure I will someday.