This was our first visit to Venice so we needed some guidance on how to get around and reach the apartment. Our host, Adele walked us through the different route options. We communicated via Whatsapp which was our communication of choice. She helped us choose the best means for our specific needs. We had a late check-in and a lady named Daniela met us at the apartment, walked us through and answered our questions. The apartment was nicely furnished and had extra amenities like extra blankets, coffee and tea. The fridge and microwave was great for when you want to take home some food. Venice is commonly navigated mostly through its winding canals and although buses are available from the airport (Marco Polo), chances are you will need to take a water bus (aka. Vaporetti) at some point in your journey. If you have luggage that's larger than a backpack or carry-on, I recommend taking the ATVO bus as it is comfortable, has ample space for luggage underneath the bus and takes the express route from the airport to (in our case) the Piazzale Roma, which is a transportation hub where you transfer to other land or water buses. I also found great tips and info from Europeforvisitors.com. The apartment wifi was strong and never lagged. The apartment was only a 2min walk from one the vaporetto stops which made it very accessible. If you are traveling during the rainy season, be aware of the high tide warnings. Make sure to watch and monitor weather warnings and notifications. We didn't heed a weather warning that specifically said "possible disruptions due to rain" and had to walk quite a trek back to the apartment in the rain at the end of a long day because the water bus was canceled. A disruption means that the high tide + lots of rain = rising waters and possible cancelation of the vaporettis or water buses. You are still able to walk anywhere as Venice is small and walkable but in some areas, water rises up to your ankles as we learned the hard way. Although the flooding is not a common occurrence, it's always wise to be ready. Bring a small, folding umbrella, a poncho and as an option, you can buy a shoe/boot rain cover (looks kinda cute!) at a local shop to protect your shoes. I highly recommend downloading the AVM Venezia official app which helped us determine the best routes to take on a daily basis. Make sure to get a good paper map as soon as you arrive. Store clerks will usually recommend the best ones. Although there are a few directional and walking apps available, Maps.me is my go to. With this app you can download your location map that you can then use offline which is essential when you don't have wifi access or are not on a pre-paid network. Join a free walking tour and don't be afraid to get lost, Venice has lots of narrow...