Andrea's dad met me at the train station and expertly navigated through the streets of Venice to bring me to the lovely penthouse. Excellently situated in the Canareggio district, it is close to the action, but apart from the hordes of tourists. The apartment had everything we needed: coffee, towels, hot water, fridge for water and storing fruit from the local fruit market, and umbrellas for the occasional downpour. This flat is not ideal for tall people as the stairwell and loft had low ceilings. Wifi worked well. This isnt a party flat, as local Venetians live in the building.