We had a wonderful stay at Francesca's beautiful home in Venice. Francesca is a great communicator, with prompt and very efficient responses to any and all questions.
The apartment itself was beautiful. I will echo the sentiments of all the other reviewers. We had a wonderful stay at this very elegant and comfortable home in Venice. The location is great -- Close to all the action, and Vaporetti station, yet in a very calm and peaceful part of town. Venice is a beautiful city, but the crowds in heat in the summer can be very overwhelming. This home was a peaceful oasis. It has beautiful views, of gardens and the canal, and you get a good feel for Venice without even leaving home. There is a wonderful little square behind the house, with cafés, a grocery store, pizzerias etc so you don't have to go too far for food or entertainment. Much more affordable than the cafés in the tourist trap parts of town like San Marco or the Rialto. Still you are just a few minutes away from all the major attractions in town.
The place is very comfortable, well decorated, beautifully furnished, well stocked. The Wi-Fi and air conditioning worked very well. There were lots of windows, which provided lovely views and cooling breezes. Yes there are a few stairs to climb (around 34), but we left our luggage in the lobby, and brought our bags up at leisure.
We were welcomed by Francesca's warm, kind and elegant mother Emanuella. She gave us a tour of the property and showed us how everything worked. While she does not speak English (and we don't speak any Italian), we had no problem understanding her. She was warm, welcoming, and always willing to answer questions, or give us tips on where to go. She's a very warm and friendly person, and greeted us with a big smile and hug just like we were family. We felt very welcomed and special throughout our stay.
The kitchen is well stocked, and there is a grocery store around the corner for all your supplies. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the apartment, with the beautiful views, and sounds of music and birds from the square and canal. One very special feature, is the two musicians who play outside the house every morning and every evening. We loved listening to them through the window. It felt like we were in a movie with our own personal soundtrack.
The apartment has a separate laundry room, which is another very helpful feature. Everything in the apartment was spotlessly.
It was a delightful stay! We hope to be back someday, and would highly recommend this place to anyone. It will provide you with a fabulous base to explore this enchanting city of Venice.