Cristina’s flat was the best Airbnb we’ve had in a while. Perfectly clean, cosy, well designed, great location... Everything was perfect. Cristina was always available by messages and emails, and left us loads of tips. Read her notes carefully as rubbish management is a bit tricky in Venice and her notes will make it crystal-clear. The flat is managed by Stefano who was just as equally available, although his son took care of the check-in as we arrived earlier than expected. He was just as equally available and professional. Just one thing: Google Maps gets VERY confused in Venice, and makes it look like the address doesn’t exist. Search for the Novecento Jazz club 900 on Campiello del Sansoni and it should help you. Make sure you get off at the Rialto Mercato stop, and the flat is only 5 minutes away.
The flat was absolutely great. Tastefully and simply decorated, a very comfortable bed, a lovely and clean terrace (which unfortunately was too hot for us to really enjoy - the weather while we were there was really humid and hot), but lovely for an early cup of coffee/tea and to dry your clothes after washing them. The laundry cupboard is fully equipped with a washing machine, washing liquid and stain remover, which proved very useful as the local speciality is spaghetti with squid ink...! All the windows have fitted mosquito nets which come handy, but the air conditioning is so efficient you won’t need to open the windows. The building is super safe and the flat’s door feels very secure.
The area is lovely, just a 10 minute walk from San Marco. The Rialto bridge area can get crowded but the flat itself is very quiet, even with the Jazz bar next door. You will find loads of shops, delis and restaurants just a few minutes away. We recommend Casa Capellari just a minute away for excellent food and service, and San Silvestro just 2 minutes away. A lovely deli on the way back home from San Marco, Cibo, has a great selection of cured meat, cheese and pasta too. And there’s a supermarket just round the corner, although you have so many little independent shops around, you might not even need it. We also recommend Farini just 3 minutes away for bread and take away pizza, amongst many other things.
A lovely experience, we highly recommend Cristina’s flat.