Uto's apartment is elegant and inviting, comfortable and practical. We were the first guests and when we arrived, the whole place had just been freshly renovated and felt smart and stylish. There was a bottle of prosecco to greet us because it was our daughter's 21st birthday – such a lovely touch, and Uto's meet-and-greet friend Nicola was charming and helpful.
There were five of us staying (all adults) and we fitted in easily and felt at home, making good use of the two bathrooms, kitchen, living room and wifi. We also fell immediately for the enticing little square on one side and the equally enticing little canal on the other, and the range of eating places, shops and bars close by – Uto's personal recommendations were great to have – and we very much appreciated the air conditioning as temperatures were soaring to the mid-30s at that time.
There were a few small teething problems with the wifi, but Uto stepped in quickly to sort them out. And be aware that you shouldn't pick this place if you don't like climbing stairs – there are three small flights, but we never found them onerous.
We wanted an apartment out of the super-busy tourist bustle and we got it. Canareggio feels more like Venetians going about their lives. It's also easy to get to from the airport and close to the other parts of Venice you want to visit.
Highly recommended. We hope to return.