We enjoyed a wonderful week at Cristina's spacious, bright, clean and quiet apartment. The bed was very comfortable with quality linens. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking with plenty of dishes and utensils. Wifi was strong and the air conditioner was efficient and kept the heat wave at bay! There is a washer and a dryer in the bathroom and the shower had plenty of hot water.
There is a Bio grocery store 50 meters away with a good selection of fruit, vegetables and freshly baked breads. In addition the fish market is not far and there are several local Coop and Spar supermarkets dotted around.
The terrific location on a side street is a key attribute since it is centrally positioned and near to all of Venice's main sights. We could pop back to the apartment throughout the day to cool down and freshen up before heading out again. It is worth repeating that the apartment is very quiet despite being in the middle of everything. Cristina was friendly and prompt in all our communications during the booking process, as well as during our stay. Arrival and departure were straightforward with a key lock box system. Cristina has arranged easy and secure storage in the building to leave luggage after check-out on departure day which we appreciated.
All in all, Cristina has provided many small extras and thoughtful touches to make a stay at her apartment very comfortable. Highly recommended!
TIP for arrival with a car: we parked in the "Parcheggio multipiano Ca Marcello" in Mestre at a rate of €10 a day. It is literally 50 metres from the bus station. You can buy ACTV tickets there, which include the bus (line 43) into Piazzale Roma plus the Vaporettos. It was much easier rolling luggage onto the bus versus the train. Going through Piazzale Roma means you're also at the end of the Vaporetto lines, giving easier access versus the scrum at the railway station -the next station for the Vaporettos headed down the Grand Canal. From the nearest vaporetto stop you will walk for about 7-10 minutes and cross 3 small bridges to get to Cristina's apartment- very easy (for Venice!).
TIP for visiting during coronavirus measures in July: Venice is busy (and growing daily) but not crowded. Some of the main tourist sites provide advance tickets purchases on line. If it's available, be sure to use this alternative. All of the museums are operating with virus procedures, so capacity is 10% of normal. Without an advanced ticket, a visit to the Doges Palace, Guggenheim, Accademia, etc., may mean a day long line up: with the ticket, it's straight in .... For views, St. Mark's Campanile was painfully slow (no advance tickets) whereas the bell tower at San Giorgio Maggiore was empty.