There is no doubt that Agnese and Manuel offer an apartment in an ideal location for easy access to the delights of Venice, especially for guests with a car. Parking immediately outside is not a problem. There is an excellent pasticceria just a few minutes walk away for a morning coffee, as well as a medium-sized local supermarket which provides a good selection of fresh and packaged foods, and other basic household items. Importantly, the ‘fermata’ for buses taking you right into the heart of Venice (a 20-minute ride) is also ‘on your doorstep’.
The apartment itself is well presented and cosy, quiet, comfortable and very clean. It has a fully appointed kitchen in which our hosts provided a generous array of welcoming beverages and snacks, which were definitely ‘a cut above’ what we find in most rented accommodation.
Preparatory to our arrival, the information we received was very helpful indeed. Agnese and Manuel were very keen to ensure that one of them would be there to meet us, and we were very impressed with the welcome we received when greeted by Manuel. He spent considerable time sharing his knowledge of Venice generally but, more particularly, providing excellent tips on where to eat, ‘must see’ sites, and the various art exhibitions available across the Museums of Venice (MUVE). We had done quite a bit of our own internet research, but Manuel significantly extended our understanding of what was available in the arts and of lesser known historical sites.
In essence, the hospitality provided by our hosts was outstanding. They put special effort into making us feel welcome, and were readily approachable and quick to respond to any of our needs. Excellent value for money.