Fulvia Frasca's apartment and her hosting are fabulous. We stayed a week in Venice and were extremely happy to have chosen this accommodation option. Fulvia met us upon arrival (late one evening) and we found her instantly warm and extremely helpful. The apartment is generously equipped, including the lovely gesture of Calabrian extra virgin olive oil, a bottle of Sangiovese, and Burano biscuits! Unlike many places we've stayed in, there is no need to buy washing powder, dish washing liquid, plastic wrap, etc. There are even gumboots in the event of rising water levels. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with gorgeous views of the canal. There is a pleasing collection of CD's and several helpful guides to Venice. The apartment location is within 15 minutes' walking distance of the train and bus stations, and a five minute walk from the nearest vaporetto stop from the Alilaguna airport waterbus. We were very pleased to be in this neighbourhood of Cannaregio: it was quiet ( but with the usual delightful comings and goings of vaporettos and working boats) and had a good local 'normal' feel about it, rather than other more central parts that might be more convenient but are frenetically touristy. There are several excellent eateries all around, including a terrific trattoria literally downstairs ( Marisa's), relaxed pizzeria and pasta restaurants, and two more upmarket eateries beyond the Jewish Ghetto area (the elegant Anice Stellato and Osteria l'Orto). Within 10 minutes there are two good delis, and an excellent open air fresh fruit and vegetable market, including fish on certain days. This is a neighbourhood most tourists would presumably miss.

We received the most generous assistance from Fulvia the night before our early morning flight. She had let us know via text that there would be a bus strike, and then visited us late evening upon our return form dinner to advise on options.

We recommend Ca'Amadi unreservedly and hope to return again one day.

Ciao Fulvia, grazie mille, e I nostri migliori auguri per il vostro futuro!
Amanda and Barb