Ilaria’s apartment was not only spotless, had everything we needed and a lovely place to come home to after exploring Venice. But the location and the unique canal level vista was such an authentic feeling way to experience Venice. There are 7 large windows (6 that open up) facing directly onto the canal. The apartment is right at a t-intersection of 2 canals with 3 bridges visible from the apartment. We found it difficult to tear ourselves away from the apartments views with gondolas and other private and commercial boats constantly passing by.
There are two bathrooms. One smaller than the other but both use-able. And the main bedroom - which has direct canal views from 2 windows, has plenty of closet space, a retro Italian light up full length mirror and lots of coat hangers. The second bedroom has only a small grate style window with little light and no views. But it’s a good size, well appointed with shelves and closet space and a queen sized bed which was perfect for our children.
The kitchen is beautiful with two more Canal view windows, every plate, cup, glass, knife, cooking accoutrements you could wish for. A Nespresso machine, dishwasher and dining table. We didn’t cook but if you were doing so I think it would be a lovely kitchen to cook in.
The living room is huge with comfortable leather seating looking out directly through three huge windows onto the canal. There are books and a television with Netflix etc.
It was very hot while we were in Venice and the fact that the apartment was fully air-conditioned was very much appreciated. Also, the 4 x umbrellas at the entry were handy for a couple of rainy evenings. It feels like Ilaria has thought of everything in her apartment.
The square near the apartment (50m away) has Venice’s second largest church (where Vivaldi taught), connected to the old Ospidale (hospital) - now a museum and also contains an incredible equestrian statue made by Leonardo Da Vinci’s teacher, Andrea del Verrocchio in the 1400s. It’s also a short walk to one of two Vaporetto stops (each in different directions) and about a 12 minute walk to Rialto bridge.
We loved our stay at your beautiful apartment Ilaria. Wishing you much happiness and many more happy guests at your house.