This was our first visit to Venice so we didn't realise how perfect the location was so close to the Orto waterbus!
When you arrive at the airport purchase the 72 hour bus pass which gives you free access to all the waterbuses in Venice and then turn left out of the airport buildings and spend another €15 on the Orange line boat that will take you straight to the Orto stop - faster more comfortable and definitely more romantic than the bus!
The apartment on the ground floor is spacious well equiped and cool thanks to the very effective air conditioning.
The luxury of your own garden in venice is something very special and made leisurely breakfasts and pre-dinner Prosseco an absolute delight.
There is no shortage of restaurants so the best measure is to see how many venetians are eating there and make your choice.
In one of the cupboards above the cooker you will find a collection of stoppered glass bottles - rinse a couple and take them to the local convenience store where they will fill them with local wine or the very more-ish spritz cocktail.
For the rest of your food shopping go to one of the bigger supermarkets where the choice and quality is much better.
In the information pack they warn you that the irrigation system will come on during the night- Believe them! It is a very efficient system and anything you leave out overnight will be thoroughly irrigated!
It is always a good idea to send an email to check that there are no extras to pay other than the tourist tax because the person that greets you may not have been given all of the details of your booking.
Venice is an amazing city and our stay in the apartment was magical!