What an unforgettable stay in Venice! We are so glad that we booked with Pierantonio - everything from start to finish was efficient, thoughtful and amazing. Some highlights: - Christine, the property manager met us right on time at the Vaporetto stop (after arranging everything by email) and walked us to the apartment - even helped with our bags on the way! Then she walked us through, gave us recommendations on places to grab an espresso, gelato, a bakery, restaurants and a nearby square all of which were excellent. Also a map and answered our questions on how to get to different sights. - The trip there is only 5 minutes from the S. Stae stop, completely flat, and has just three steps up to the door and is on the 1st floor (which is the 2nd floor to us in the USA). - They left water, milk, prosecco, baked goodies and jams to welcome us which was so thoughtful - and the kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, utensils, anything you would need to cook (although we did not!) - We were traveling with our toddler and they had a baby cot for us (which was very large by USA standards) and all the bedding, pillow, blankets as well, came too. The apartment is incredibly child-friendly and safe. - The apartment and view far exceeded our expectations, even after being sold by that gorgeous view in the listing! - The bathroom, to start off, was as if we were at a hotel. Huge, immaculate, brand new and a lovely welcome to travelers who have been on the road for a while. The jacuzzi tub was great, shower is hot and has great pressure, and is a normal size - not a tiny stall as we have often experienced in Italy. - The bedrooms are very large, and the beds were the most comfortable of our trip. - The common spaces - living room and kitchen, were spacious and nicely appointed. - The standout of course was the view! I'd sit at the window (which opens to a tiny window balcony that you can lean on, and rest a coffee or glass of wine) at different times of the day observing the light as it changed, falling across the beautiful buildings. It was really cool to see the life of the neighborhood as well; gondolas passing by with tourists, the gondoliers' voices echoing through the canals as they sing along the way, boats stacked with produce or packaged goods headed to their morning destinations, locals pulling up to the small square to dock and hop out to run and errand, couples strolling late at night along the canals and over the bridges... and so much more. It was truly magical! - Also the square nearby that Christine mentioned was an excellent place to people watch in the evenings. Around 4 pm it would be filled with kids playing, and as the evening neared the passeggiata was in full effect -...