We loved our stay at Rita’s apartment. Our check-in was seamless — we were met at the Santa Lucia train station and escorted to the apartment, which is very close-by. Check-out was super easy, too.
Highly recommend this location (so long as you do not have access/mobility issues, which we did not). It is invaluable being so close to the train station so you can 1) maximize your Venice time and 2) not have to drag luggage over any Venice bridges (you’ll see when you get there...)! The view out the apartment window of the Grand Canal & the Ponte degli Scalzi is stunning. There is a lot of activity in this area but it is quiet compared to San Marco — which is still easy to access on foot or by vaporetto (the city’s water bus). The vaporetto stop that takes you to the islands of Murano & Burano is super close to the apartment, too.
This is a bit random, but we thought it was so amazing to wake up in the morning and hear the sounds of pleasant boat traffic and of people walking & talking, but no cars, motorbikes, etc. You don’t get the same wonderful mix of sound even in other places in Venice. I recorded the sound the last day because I loved it that much.
Rita’s apartment was clean and well-outfitted, with all amenities. The living room is big enough for two people to do yoga + then some! Kitchen has all you need, and a washing machine if you want.
The only minor things were that the WiFi was not strong and the shower was finicky (going from very hot to very cold, low pressure) but I suspect many residential apartments in Venice have similar plumbing challenges.
All told, it was a fantastic stay & this is where I would go if I were to return to Venice!