A wonderful spot in Venice, and a perfect refuge for relaxation during hot days. This apartment is not a sterile, IKEA-furniture place. It's personal and warm and makes you feel like you've got your own place, with personal touches, in the city.
The neighborhood is a 20 to 25 minute walk from St. Mark's, but you'll love spending time in the areas directly around the apartment. Just across a bridge to the northwest is a great street of lively eateries and bars where folks sit outside next to the canal during the night. It's off the "tourist path" a bit, but that makes it so much more enjoyable.
Rudi met us at the bus station and walked with us to the place, which was very kind of him. Along the way, he shared tips, thoughts and ideas for us for our brief stay, which is more than most hosts ever do! He was incredibly helpful and always available to answer questions, if needed.
This was a top 10 Airbnb stay for us; we really enjoyed it.