Ilaria's place is really special. It was our first visit to Venice and the apartment was everything we could have wanted. Right next to the water in a lovely quiet part of the city but still within walking distance of all the sights. We got so lost finding our way around the city (part of the adventure!) but it is next to a square that is a major landmark so we could always find out way home. The location is particularly good for getting to and from the Marco Polo airport as it is a short walk to the Vaporetto stop that takes you straight there, although when we first arrived at the airport we treated ourselves to a private water taxi (booked through Ilaria) that sped directly to the square next to the apartment, an exciting start to our visit!
The apartment itself is very comfortable with all the facilities you would need. The generous sized beds were comfortable for a family of four. The kitchen was well equipped and shops and restaurants nearby. The views from the apartment are wonderful, we could stare out at the waterways all day.
Our visit was in February, and the apartment was warm and perfect for coming back to and relaxing with netflix on tv or reading after a day walking around.
Ilaria was a wonderful host, responsive to questions we had before and during out stay and gave us lots of information ahead of time to help us plan our visit.