It is difficult to know where to start with such a miraculously wonderful place! The space is stunning, at water level on a beautiful back canal of Venice, quite close to the ‘Orto vaporetto and airport bus stop, and within an easy (and beautiful) 15 minute walk of the train station. My favorite restaurant in Venice, Da Rioba, is directly around the corner, with several other favorite hangouts just a few steps away. This is my favorite part of Venice, untouristed, bustling with local life but astonishingly quiet at night, picturesque in the extreme.... on top of that, to have an enormous and beautifully appointed house with every necessary amenity... An incredible experience.
Milena is so easy to work with, kind and warm in all of her communications and answers every time immediately. Her English is excellent as well, so it is easy to go wrong even if you have no Italian. Her friend Carlotta greeted me with warmth and patiently explained all that otherwise could be confusing. Milena and Jacopo’s book of recommendations is spot on and I found they often were recommending the very things I tell all of my friends to see or where to eat.
It is hard to overemphasize the beauty of the place or its outstanding curation. I love the bold use of green accents in paint, fabric, pillows, etc., with the occasional equally bold touch of reds. The beamed ceiling itself is a wonder. And (not to be taken for granted in Italy), everything works! There even are boots for high water (needed on this trip!) and slippers in case you have not brought any. It is extremely hard to know how anyone could previously have complained about anything here!
I cannot recommend highly enough the Casa Pesce!