Where to begin. Paola and her sister and mother greeted us with open arms after a 10.5 hour train ride from Paris. We walked to the apartment which is maybe a 5 min walk from the Rialto Mercato stop. SO CONVENIENT! !!!
Paola and her family sat with us and they cooked an authentic meal of true venetian dishes for us. My mother and I were blown away with their generosity and hospitality. The food was delicious.
The apartment is stunning with marble floors and beautiful Italian accent pieces all throughout. This is located in the heart of Venice. 5 min walk to Rialto Bridge, 10 minute walk to the Piazza San Marco which is where St Mark Basilica and Doge's Palace are located. Also steps from your front door a local fresh market holds any cooking needs you may have with spices and fresh veggies and fruit. I had fresh fruit each morning for breakfast from there.
As it is not in the more commercial area of Venice so you discover little gem restaurants you see more locals than tourists eating at....this is where you find to die for food.
Paola is super responsive when messaged any questions about the apartment or venice. They leave you with maps and books on your location and even point out Hotspot around you.
I could not recommend this families apartment more. Not only will you have a beautiful Italian apartment in the heart of Venice you get to meet this beautiful, kind family.