Martina welcomed us before the check-in time to allow us to drop-off our luggage and eat lunch around the corner. She was easy to communicate with by text and was very responsive to our e-mails.

The apartment is spacious, has very comfortable beds, includes lots of privacy features to block out sunlight and street noise, and has a well-stocked, modern kitchen replete with such comforts like a dishwasher, large microwave, toaster oven, and large electric range.

There is an outdoor grassy terrace with an umbrella table and chairs; when it's not midday, it's a lovely place to have breakfast or a snack.

Location: though located further away from the historical center of Venice, we found the setting perfect. There's much of the everyday Italian-inhabited Venice left, but this part of Cannaregio is still home to actual Venetians. Nearby are lots of casual bars and restaurants that cater to a younger, hipper crowd of Italians and in-the-know visitors. At the end of each day, it was a welcome sight and feeling to get away from the crowded, sometimes lurid tourist crowds of San Marco.