Perfectly located, and so comfortable that it feels like home. I've just returned after staying for a month in this very well appointed apartment. First - location. Just brilliant. One block back from the Strada Nova - so the hustle and bustle is literally within sight, but the sounds do not travel and it's amazingly peaceful as you hear the occasional sounds of boats and gondolas and echoes of footsteps from passers-by. The vaporetto is only a couple of minutes walk away, as are many stores, cafes, bars and restaurants. You can take the all-stops waterbus - No.1 at Ca' d'Oro, or walk for about 10 minutes in either direction and pick up the 'express' - No. 2 at Rialto or Ferrovia. It is also a pleasant stroll from Fondamente Nove where there are several restaurants and cafes by the water.

The apartment itself is just delightful and there was nothing more that I could have wanted for. Very charming, beautifully clean and very well cared for. All facilities provided ~ great to have your own kitchen, bathroom excellent, and everything in good working order. The absolute bonus is having your own balcony - they are not so common - particularly positioned along the canal. I could easily have spent hours just watching people and boats pass by, and I thoroughly enjoyed having an outdoor space to sit, to sip, to dine.

Elisa kindly met me at the vaporetto stop upon my arrival to show me where the apartment was. After that there was little need to contact Elisa during my stay, except for when I thought I'd 'lost' the keys! She was immediately helpful and arranged assistance without any fuss ~ so very much appreciated.

I highly recommend this apartment for short or long stay. The only exclusion would be for anyone with mobility issues - there are steps up to this apartment - not too many, and they are not prohibitive for the average person. I carried my very full 25kg bag up and down on my own without crying. I'd have carried two of them just to have the balcony!

I had a most excellent stay and thoroughly enjoyed Venice, the Biennale, and the opportunity to peel away some of the layers and experience just a morsel of Venetian daily life. Many thanks Elisa for your lovely apartment, and for the ease with which all arrangements were made.