Valentino is a wonderful host. Upon confirmation of booking he sent us the Giudecca Guide / Logbook - everything you need to know about the island of Giudecca where this apartment is located. That thrilled us to bits. We were unsure at the beginning whether staying away from the main island was the best thing to do. Of course, Valentino was also quick to respond to all our queries. Travelling as a family of six; me, wife, 2 teenage daughters, a 7 year old boy and an infant along with 3 large suitcases, 3 cabin size bags and a stroller, to go on a water bus crowded with tourists in summer; was no easy peasy lemon squeezy so I was really pleased when Valentino and Priscilla the kind hearted lady who managed the apartment, helped to arrange for a water taxi ride from Venezia San Lucia station to the apartment.
Once we checked in, we were really pleased with the apartment. The apartment is new and situated next to Rio del Ponte Lungo canal. The condition is as per the pictures in this AirBnb site and the view from the apartment is amazing. My boy booked the sofa / bed next to the glass window and watched countless boats that passed through the canal. He told us he wished he could stay there forever. Now that I am writing this review from a desert city in the Middle East meant his wish didn't come through.
Giudecca has good restaurants and 2 supermarkets. We watched Venetians going about their daily life. Away from the tourist crowd, it feels the experience was the real deal.
Every day we took the boat journey from Giudecca Palanca Station to the main island of Venice. The 3 day travelcard will not hurt your wallet and you get to travel limitless including the journey to the colourful island of Burano
We had the best of times in Venice. We stayed for 4 nights. We had the best of stays in Giudecca. It was perfect for us
Thank you Valentino and Priscilla.