We were staying in Venice for three nights prior to our cruise. We had never been to Venice before and did not know where to stay . We chose Ann's place based on location. I don't think we could have made a better choice.
From the moment we booked, communication was excellent. As we approached our stay, Ann contacted me to provide information for the on-site greeter. The greeter also contacted me to make sure I had her information. We contacted her when we arrived and met her in front of the apartment. We were able to drop off our bags and tour the city while the unit was cleaned.
The apartment is a very short walk from Piazzale Roma. We took the public bus from the airport to Piazzale Roma and walked to meet the greeter. There are two bridges that you need to cross if you take this option, but it is a very easy and short walk.
The location was excellent for us. Venice is very easy to get around on foot. We walked to St. Mark's square a few times during our stay, and took the Vaporetto once. The Vaporetto has a stop almost right in front of the apartment. At the end of our stay, we had a short walk back to Piazzale Roma to pick up the people mover to the cruise port.
The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We did not use the kitchen, but it appeared to have everything we would need to fix a meal. We were also unable to take advantage of private courtyard, due to the weather. It would be great to be able to sit outside in such a peaceful setting.
The apartment is just steps away from the grand canal, but tucked behind the church, away from traffic and noise.
Whether you are staying for an extended visit to the city, or just visiting prior to or after a cruise, this is a great place to stay. I hope to be able to stay here for future visits.