There might be an equal place in Venice to stay - BUT WE COULDN'T FIND ONE-and we looked at everything, including luxury hotels. FYI - following this we copied/pasted what we sent the owner himself....If you are going to Venice, this is better than the JW Marriott and Hilton (coming from a Diamond & Platinum member). This place is too good to be true but IT IS TRUE! Families - seven people easy (would be fine for 3 couples) would be perfect fit. The three bathrooms are quite simply, wonderful! We traveled to Italy to visit our son and were previously in Cortina, Verona, Lake Garda, Bassano del Grappa - and this place takes the cake. We did not skimp anywhere on this trip with regard to accommodations, and yet we were so happy to arrive in Stefano's apartment in Venice. We visited from the U.S., checking in to apartment on Easter, and how would that go you may ask? WONDERFULLY...because the communication from Stefano, even on one of the biggest holidays in Italy, was amazing! From the very beginning of our inquiry until the very end of our journey back to the Venice airport, Stefano's communication was unbelievable! He responded within seconds/minutes, arranged transportation, answered questions regarding anything we inquired about! Truly, it was almost too good to be true at times! We would like to emphasize the location - restaurant 100 steps away is as good as it gets - other shops and bars/restaurants were also amazing. Stefano arranged for a water taxi from the Venice airport for us after we dropped off our rental car and we cannot recommend enough to pay the $$ and get a water taxi to take you to the apartment (which he secured for us). It dropped us off at a location within 100 yards of apartment, no bridge crossing, and someone met us to help walk us to the apartment! We had 3 very large and 2 smaller suitcases, plus 3 backpacks as we were also packing extra items to take home to U.S. as our son is moving back to in a few months....and this was no problem getting to the apartment. Apartment is everything it states and MORE...clean, secure, large, showers with great water pressure, beautiful and updated bathrooms, beds were comfortable, quiet, large living room/dining room areas, kitchen was new and had everything you would need, washing machine, large bottle of Prosecco and snacks upon arrival. I'm done for now, (FYI - second review we have ever done - this place is awesome)! If you want a Venice experience with a little luxury hidden jewel - this is it. You can also communicate with Stefano about anything! He is truly wonderful..below is what we sent him....
Stefano Stefano Stefano~
You were (are) absolutely incredible! We had the absolute best experience we could have imagined in Venice to end our trip to Italy. Your communication was off the charts, meaning it was way beyond anything we could have hoped for......and over Easter holiday as well! I feel like I know you and you are one great person. You made us feel totally secure with everything!!! Your beautiful apartment is the best of the best in Venice as the size, location, cleanliness, and beauty are above anything we could have ever imagined. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime if you would like to refer us to talk to anyone about how wonderful your place is (we will be writing a review asap). But remember - you are one of the reasons it is the absolute BEST! The only thing I would recommend is TELL people how good the location is and that GONDOLAs go under your balcony consistently, which was and is a treat for us to see as first time visitors to Venice. We couldn't believe how wonderful the location was, let alone how impeccable and beautiful the apartment was. The restaurant and all the shops within 100 steps have everything anyone would want. We would also emphasize how safe and secure the apartment is, as well as how easy it was to check in/out. We would also recommend that you also tell others about how convenient the water taxi was from the airport to the close location we were dropped off.....with only a short walk and no bridge to cross! I think this would appeal to everyone! Your place and YOU have the best rental for six to seven people to stay in Venice, and we are forever grateful that we were able to share this with our son.