First time in Venice and we felt like we won the lottery with Cristiana’s flat. We were met by her home maid, Mrs. Claudia, who didn’t speak English, but was able to explain everything to us nonetheless.
To begin with, her flat has a private entrance. Score! You will be met with two locked iron gates and two locked doors before entering the flat, so if feeling safe and secure is on top of your list, look no further. The flat itself had every touch of home we could ask for. From robes & slippers to rain coats & umbrellas. I was even pleasantly surprised to find a fan. Being someone who is use to sleeping with the white noise and cool breeze of a fan, I was right at home. Speaking of breeze, the almost floor to ceiling windows open like French doors to reveal a balcony. Yup, a balcony! Which looks down into the canal. We spent time out there every time we were “home.” Magnifico!
Now let’s talk location. We started every morning at Ponte Della Paste, a small little pastry shop just outside the gate, to grab cappuccino and a pastry. It was like staying a hotel and having a bakery in the lobby. From there it was a five minute walk to both Rialto Bridge & San Marco. Along the way to both you will find shopping and restaurants galore. There’s even a grocery store not far from the flat.
Cristiana was extremely kind and welcoming of us to her home. She was quick to respond thru Airbnb to any questions/concerns we had. She even made a space for us to leave our bags in the event we had later plans the day of checkout. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay.