What an incredible house - straight out of an architectural or design magazine. A beautiful, modern, stylish oasis in the middle of ancient Sicily. White stucco walls and rustic wooden panels, the stark juxtaposition between old and new is just amazingly breathtaking.

Inside, the house is clean, minimal, comfortable. The outdoor space (one side opens up to the host's house with a beautiful sitting area and the other opens up to a private area) features a grill, an oven, a refreshing trellised eating area, and several chairs for reading, relaxing, and taking in the sun.

A stunning sea (where you enter from cliff-like rocks) is only an easy 500 feet stroll away from the house. A gorgeous sand beach is a 15 minute drive away. Siracusa, Noto, and other beautiful cities are a short drive away and we enjoyed going there in the evenings for dinners and walks.

Salvatore and Lia are smart, interesting, friendly, and genuine people who welcomed us with big smiles and wonderful advice. And we enjoyed being greeted by Tango, the dog, whenever we returned home from sea, food, and sun.