Nicoletta made my mom and I feel very welcome beginning with her first email! Her listing is spot on. The apartment is quite large, and was clean and comfortable with good lighting and simple decor. When we arrived, Nicoletta came outside to greet us and show us into the apartment. She walked us through how everything worked and had even placed a basket of all we would need to make dinner, plus a bottle of wine, on the dining room table (and some delicious cookies - and fruit in the refrigerator). She had printed out a map of the neighborhood showing us where the market, bakery, and pharmacy were located, as well as the bus stop. Nicoletta had also printed out bus schedules for different lines and explained which lines went to Venice island and which would get us home, as well as lines that would take us to other sites we might have been interested in while we were visiting. The apartment really is only a 10-12 minute ride from where you catch a water taxi on the island. Oh, some folks have mentioned the WiFi. We were able to get all of our electronics to connect, but the signal was a little weak - most notably in the large bedroom.

Nicoletta was great at getting back to me quickly to answer my questions. She even saw us wandering one evening because there was a bit of construction so we were a tad lost (basically right behind the apartment!) and made sure we knew where we were and how to get back to the apartment the next night. Our every interaction with her was warm, friendly, and inviting.

I highly, highly recommend this apartment and Nicoletta! When I return to Venice, I'll most certainly be booking early enough to stay with her again.