Martina’s apartment in San Polo is perfectly located: it is within a 5 to 15-minute walk to all of the attractions. The apartment is within a 3-minute walk to the closest Vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, a supermarket, gelato shops, cafes, and the Rialto Market (for produce, etc). The Rialto Market area and the bridge offer many options as far as souvenir shops. The street that the apartment is on can get a bit noisy in the late evening because of the restaurants and bars in the area, but it is not unlike a typical weekend in a major metropolitan city.
The apartment is on the third floor, so be prepared to walk up and down stairs... but when you’re in Venice, you’re walking up and down steps anyway! I mentioned it for those travelers who have larger luggage, or those who have fitness issues.
The apartment is really clean and it was equipped with everything you can need for a short or long stay: towels, soap, shampoo, and water in the refrigerator were included. My husband and I backpacked through Italy, so we made use of the washing machine in the apartment. Instructions to all of the appliances are provided in multiple languages for reference.
Martina is a fantastic host! She is very responsive and helpful! She gave us an overview of the city and its amenities, and passed along useful tips.
We enjoyed our stay in Martina’s San Polo apartment and would gladly stay there again in the future!