We were very much looking forward to our stay in Murano, away from the fuss of Venice, yet still close enough to feel the vibes.
Prior to arriving, we received a lot of information and most of it very very good. One thing though to point out, was that coming from Venice airport, it would have been nice if it has been pointed that the ONLY boat transfer arriving at Museo Murano, was that one at 20 past the hour and not simply that it leaves 20 past the hour. It was good info, but needed to be more specific. We caught an earlier boat and as a result, were faced with walking through Murano with our luggage, which was not the greatest experience. It was thoughtful though, to point out, NOT to take the bus ;)
The photos of the place very very promising and after 7 days in Ferrara in an amazing loft apartment, we were anticipating somewhat a similar standard (as the prices are close enough). That was our mistake, the standard was much lower.
To the good parts worth mentioning first:
1. The bed was very comfortable and large - nice pillows and sheets!
2. The apartment was clean.
The less fortunate attributes were:
1. The shower was tiny and the main shower head was stuffed with lime residue, so just a few stingy sprays of water was coming through.
2. The water pressure in the wash basin and bidet was so low, that it was 95% useless.
3. There were ants on the kitchen bench
4. The promised panoramic view was disappointing - to see the water you have to stick your head out of the window. Roof tops to view otherwise, were not overly charming.
5. The stairs to reach the apartment are very narrow and it is not easy to carry your luggage up to the second floor.
Pretty much everything in the apartment is not fitted with use in mind:
1. You can not reach the toilet paper, when sitting on the toilet.
2. There are no shelves in the tiny shower for shampoo etc. and it is hard to get to when placed on the floor.
3. The toilet door opens up into the hall and collides with one of the cupboards placed on the wall - which are placed way too low and you have to bend down to reach anything kept inside.
4. The cupboards in the hall contain kitchen tools - not very practical.
5. The power by the kitchen bench is placed by the stove, leaving no room to place the kettle or other kitchen appliances, other than on the actual gas stove.
6. Knives, forks, etc. are placed in a drawer underneath the oven, close to the floor.
7. The cupboards by the dining table, containing mugs, plates, bowls, glasses etc. are opening away from the kitchen side, forcing you to walk around the table when in the kitchen to access them (actually blocking the view to the tv for anyone watching from the sofa.
8. The top cupboard over the dining table, opens up into the lamps hanging over the table.
... There are more things to mention that could be done smarter, it is really not rocket science.
We suggest that whoever is in charge of the rental property, spends a few days there to see for themselves and fix it.
Overall, we did enjoy our stay and had a bit of a fun time pondering over the endless list of things that were "crazy" about the place.
Would we stay there again? - properly not paying the price asked.