I just spent three nights in this gorgeous apartment and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! Firstly, the apartment is even better than the photos suggest - beautifully decorated, spacious and with two balconies that have views to die for. Washing machine, amazing shower, kitchen, dining area; lounge - this apartment has it all! It’s a really short walk down a maze of stairs to the heart of Modica Bassa, making it a great location with incredible views over the old city. But honestly, what made this a standout for me was the hospitality that I experienced here. Whilst I didn’t meet Mauro, I did meet Laura who was just an incredible host. She collected me from the bus station and took me to the apartment, where then she gave me maps, pointing out what to see; restaurant recommendations; and taking me out to the balcony to point out things of interest. I felt so welcome, it was really lovely. I had not been feeling well that morning so Laura arranged with the cleaners for me to check in early; they let me know that if needed I could rest in the lounge/bedroom while they completed the cleaning. Honestly that is just so amazingly nice and I was so grateful! If all that was not enough, some amazing wine, ingredients for a beautiful pasta dinner (including homemade passata), modican chocolate, fresh fruit, bottled water, toiletries and a tray of amazing pastries from an ancient pasticceria were all provided! I felt like such a VIP! Thanks also to the cleaners who do an amazing job and leave no stone unturned to have the large apartment absolutely pristine. I have now rented over 30 airbnb apartments but never have I experienced such wonderful hospitality as this. Laura even offered to drive me back to the bus station after checkout- it turned out she had to work, but the fact that she even offered speaks volumes about the hospitality you will experience here! Grazie per tutti, Mauro and Laura!