If you are looking for a place to stay that is homey, an awesome central location, and provides a genuine Italian experience, this is the apartment for you! I had the honor to stay with Franco and Anna for six weeks this summer while I was doing research in Venice. Not only did they welcome me into their home and do their best to make me feel comfortable in a new environment, but they opened me up to so many new experiences in the various neighborhoods of Venice that I would not have had without them. One of my favorite memories with my hosts was a community potluck in a campiello one night that they were gracious enough to invite me to!
The room that I stayed in was the perfect size for me, and a mosquito net is provided when they are at their worst. My sheets and towels were changed once a week and the bathroom was kept very clean. Anna helped walk me through using the washing machine (quite different from my American version) and the kitchen was at my disposal when and if I needed to cook or store food. Overall, my experience went above and beyond my expectations, right from the moment that I stepped off of the vaporetto from the airport and Franco met me to help me with my bags.
I highly recommend this apartment to anyone who plans to stay in Venice for more than 1-2 weeks, especially solo travelers! At first, I was extremely nervous to be on my own in a foreign country, but Anna and Franco made it feel like home.