With 4 days to spend in Venice we didn't have a lot of time to waste and when they say Val was a "super host" that doesn't give her enough credit. She was flat out amazing! She alone helped us have the trip of a lifetime wasting no time trying to figure out where to eat or what to do. Val alone makes this apartment worth renting, thank you Val!
One may wonder about the location of the apartment and I can tell you I can't imagine a better location when it comes to the "water bus", train station or the shuttle to the airport. We used all 3 and they are all a 5 minute walk or less. Yes the main walking street is close but the location is far enough that you don't know all that action is happening but close enough to walk for anything you need at the market or take-away wine store. the apartment is protected behind a locked gate which leads to a beautiful garden area and a private dock if you are interested in using one of the cities many water taxi's. You can sit by the 3rd floor window and watch the Venetian world go by, workers by day using the water to keep the city going with deliveries and work all working in concert. By night the Gondola's cruise by with tourists taking a leisurely ride through the Grande Canal.
I was torn when writing this because I don't want the secret to get out on how fantastic this place really is. It is an absolute gem that you can't pass up if you are looking to stay in Venice and experience all that this beautiful city has to offer. Just save a few days for our next visit, please!
Ryan + Natalie