We had a fantastic stay at Silvia's and I'd really recommend it (thanks Silvia!)

I stayed with my mum, four year old and six month old. It's a great area to stay with a young family - the nearby park has a playground, there are grocery shops round the corner, and it's easy to walk or get the vaperetto to wherever you want to go.

The flat was perfect - all the amenities you could hope for including cot, high chair, washing machine, stove top espresso pot, and even basic toiletries. On our arrival Silvia's friend (who met us at the flat) had even stocked us up with a carton of milk, passatta, and dried pasta!

The flat's only on the first floor, so not hard to get children and luggage up to. The windows are double glazed, so even though the houses are all close together it was quiet at night, and you can open them so they hinge from the bottom and just open a bit at the top, meaning no chance of my son falling out!

I've been to Venice twice before but only stayed in hotels and this was definitely preferable, especially with small children. Hopefully when we next come back we'll be able to stay here again.