wow. just wow. Simone's flat was tastefully decorated. the simple things like coffee, paper towels, welcome snacks, as well as the kitchen equipment and other amenities made our stay extra special. we loved the bed and the small patio. Simone was very welcoming, too. he personally showed us his place and his mom (i assume) bid us farewell! very kind, we thought. it's really these small things that make a huge difference.
we also liked the location as it was just a few minutes away from the train station. his place is located along a quiet side street. a few steps away then youre in the main street, which is doted with cafes, restaurants, and gelato shops. that's what we thought made his place extra attractive - one minute you're in the lively areas of Venice and then the next it's like you're transported to a quiet, charming place. also, note that there are no cars inside venice and that the bridges connecting the islands aren't properly planned to have ramps (this really confuses me because it's so simple to install ramps). anyway, since Simone's flat was ideally located, we didnt have to take a boat or heave our luggages. staying at his place really made a huge difference!