Cristina’s son, Leonardo welcomed us at Rialto Mercato and led us to the flat. It was so helpful to have him as a guide because Venice was packed with tourists when we arrived (crowds decreased in the evening). He gave us a mini-tour of San Polo as we made our way to the flat, pointing out great spots for coffee and take-away food. At the flat, he provided us with a map of Venice along with his restaurant recommendations. We were blown away by restaurant #3!
My family and I were very impressed with the inside of the flat — super clean, lovely decor and convenient amenities like toothpaste and laundry detergent were available. The A/C worked well in keeping the flat cool, providing welcomed relief from the July heat. Showers were very modern and sleek.
The location of the flat was convenient to great food, a gondola ride and a grocery store right outside the front door. Despite the busy streets below, the windows blocked noise from the outside.
Leonardo and Sandra were a pleasure to work with — very helpful and welcoming. Although I did not meet her in person, Cristina was great to communicate with — very responsive and thoughtful!
I highly recommend staying at Cristina’s flat. She offers an amazing piece of Venezia’s magic!