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Freshly Renovated, 18th Century Home With Captivating Historic Charm
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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5
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Explore the area
Modica, Sicilia
- Chocolate Museum of Modica6 min walk
- Corso Umberto I6 min walk
- Cathedral of San Giorgio10 min walk
- Ragusa (QRG)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom (main)
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Freshly Renovated, 18th Century Home With Captivating Historic Charm
This 90 sq.m palazetto features original stone floors, domed ceilings and sandstone archways, alongside air conditioning, all-new, contemporary furniture, WI-FI, and marble kitchen counters. Enjoy coffee on the balcony with a view of Modica’s historic castello, or relax with a glass of Sicilian wine in your private interior terrace. Ideal for five people as there are 2 bedrooms.
Modica offers urban amenities and relaxed charm. It also makes a great base to explore south eastern Sicily, including UNESCO world heritage sites, Blue Flag beaches, hiking trails and nearby gorges, and Greek and Roman ruins. The historic centre includes restaurants and cafes, as well as live music, theatre, and, during the summer months, you can enjoy movies and performances under the stars. The historic centre is compact, and easily managed on foot. We think it's a lively and entertaining place, but still relaxed, casual, and quiet.
Modica offers urban amenities and relaxed charm. It also makes a great base to explore south eastern Sicily, including UNESCO world heritage sites, Blue Flag beaches, hiking trails and nearby gorges, and Greek and Roman ruins. The historic centre includes restaurants and cafes, as well as live music, theatre, and, during the summer months, you can enjoy movies and performances under the stars. The historic centre is compact, and easily managed on foot. We think it's a lively and entertaining place, but still relaxed, casual, and quiet.
Property manager
Rosanna
Languages
English, French, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
NOT suitable for toddlers as there are stairs.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Modica
Located in Modica, this holiday home is near the beach. Corso Umberto I and Castello dei Conti are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sampieri Beach and Ispica Cave. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Modica, Sicilia
What's nearby
- Chocolate Museum of Modica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Corso Umberto I - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Church of San Pietro - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Castello dei Conti - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Cathedral of San Giorgio - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Antica Dolceria Bonajuto - 7 min walk
- Accursio Ristorante - 6 min walk
- Caffetteria i Portici - 5 min walk
- Cappero Bistrot - 8 min walk
- La Perla - 6 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Rosanna
Our jobs (journalist and teacher) have allowed us to travel for long periods of time during the summer months and over 10 years ago we travelled to Sicily for the first time. During my last sabbatical year, we decided that travelling to Sicily wasn't enough and that we both wanted to 'put down roots' in a place that felt like home from our very first trip. I spent most of my sabbatical restoring our 18th century home in the historic centre of Modica. A daunting task, but made easier because of the wonderful and hardworking people I met along the way. The renovation was completed, as promised, by the end of June 2011 and we spend our first summer in our new house. We love it and we hope that you too enjoy your stay in Modica - it is a truly amazing town.
Why they chose this property
Modica is most definitely 'off the beaten track'! Sicily's southeast is, in our opinion, a particularly beautiful part of an already beautiful and interesting island. Its proximity to Siracusa, Noto and Catania makes it easy to get to and appealing in terms of places of interest for tourists. Although Modica is a popular tourist destination, with much to do and see, downtown businesses (restaurants, caffes, farmers' markets) continue to cater to both locals and visitors so that one can really feel what life and living in an southern Italian town is like.
What makes this property unique
Our property is located in the historic centre of town surrounded by cobblestone lanes and streets. We walk everywhere and take the bus or train to the beach and nearby towns. We rent a car when necessary, but if we have the time, I prefer to use public transit. Our favourite caffe, Caffe dell'Arte, is a 5 minute walk from our house as is our favourite pizzeria: La Contea and bar: Hemingway's. There are countless others, but it's nice to have such amazing services nearby. Our house was completely restored by our Florentine architect who was committed to using traditional materials and reusing/restoring whatever we could, it definitely has all of the modern conveniences and comforts of home. The best part is that the beach is 20 minutes away!
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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