Everything about our visit to Venice I can describe in one word. Delicious.
The city, the food, the people, the views, the history, the art... just everything. Barbara's apartment, was nothing less than perfect. It sort of reminded me of living on a boat (I should say yacht, I suppose.) I say this because the views from every room are stunning and there is something different and interesting to see in any given moment. It is perfectly designed and there is an impeccable combination of classic Venice and modern luxury. Also, there is a place for everything, anything you need is easy to find and accessible, and no space is wasted. The location couldn't be better. It is easy to get everywhere and anywhere you want to go in Venice by whichever mode you chose, within minutes! Well, there are loads of stairs getting up and down into the apartment, but even this is part of it's charm!! Even though you are in the middle of everything, it is private and feels secluded. We stayed for over a week, but I felt like it was just becoming like "home" and all three of my teenage kids and I decided that we really could have stayed much longer. After a day or two, I realized how safe we felt and aside from our time together, I was more than comfortable allowing each of my kids to wonder out alone anytime day or night. The apartment is set up perfectly for a family like us where there was enough space in our own rooms to have privacy, but the gorgeous common areas are designed and set up so inviting that most of our time was spent together in the kitchen (there is a great grocery store just across the street!) and on the stunning rooftop deck. This apartment is exactly as described and more. We all, individually, give it the highest rating possible! We will definitely be back!