We absolutely LOVED Emanuela's place. It was a short walk to St. Marco's square, centrally located to all the water taxi lines, and nearby to many great shops and restaurants. At night, the area was nice and quiet, and the air conditioning was a nice break from the summer heat!
There were several nice touches in the apartment, including light snack/breakfast items and a comprehensive guide to the apartment and the area. Our host even booked us a reservation through a personal connection at a GREAT restaurant for our 10th wedding anniversary, and it was truly magical.
The apartment is completely as advertised. We used the community terrace three times and were always alone—it was incredible to see over 15 bell towers from that view, and listening to them all go off at the same time was spectacular! The private terrace was also wonderful—we greatly enjoyed being out there with the retractable shade even when it was 40 degrees C / 105 degrees F. Word to the wise, the shower is a bit tight for anyone who might be big or tall, but there is also a very nice bath tub for a second option if needed!
Our host was friendly, communicative, and very kind. I would love to stay at this place, or any other place she hosts, in the future!