My stay at Ronny's apartment was nothing short of perfect.

Before arriving I let Ronny know which train I was taking so that he could keep track of my arrival. For an extra (and reasonable) fee he offered to pick up my party from the train station which is about a 5 minute drive but worth it if you have luggage.

Upon arrival in his apartment he gave us a very thorough, thoughtful and detailed packet of information that we used throughout our time in Venice: train time tables, local eateries, and maps.

The apartment itself is extremely spacious and well-kept. I had a party of 4 and it was more than enough space. Air conditioning is in every room, there is a hair blower dryer (for any ladies wondering), and extra linens in the closets. Although we did not cook, we took note of how nice the stove in the kitchen was!

The neighborhood and building felt safe as well. There are multiple doors that require keys to enter. The bus stop is only a block away and taking the bus at night back from the Venice island prompted no issues (about a 15-20 minute bus ride).

Upon our departure, we had arranged for Ronnie to once again help us with our transportation. For another additional (and again reasonable) fee he offered to bring us to the airport. Because of timing he wasn't able to drive us himself so instead his father drove us. His father was so sweet and charming it was a delight to have met him!

Overall we had a wonderful stay in this apartment. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more affordable Venetian experience. Lovely apartment, and lovely family.