Fabulous stay! We loved our time at the apartment. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable and spacious. The apartment is in a lovely area away from the hustle and bustle but only a short walk to Rialto and a further 10-15 minute walk to San Marco. It is very convenient for the Vaporetto which we used every day.
Paolo's sister Barbara was kind enough to meet us at the bus station and then travelled with us on the vaporetto to the apartment. She showed us the local area and some restaurants and a supermarket, bakery etc. We also got to meet Paolo and his wife - lovely people who have put a lot of thought and effort into making sure their guests are happy and comfortable.
We were delighted at being able to watch gondolas go by on the canal right outside the French doors. We spent an hour or two every day in the late afternoon just watching the gondolas float past with a glass of wine in hand - sheer bliss!
The apartment also has a lovely private courtyard/garden.
We got a water taxi back to the airport which I would highly recommend. It picked us up right at the door and it was a real treat sailing through the canals of Venice and onto the airport. Great fun and worth the money.
We absolutely adored Venice and staying at this beautiful apartment made our stay even more enjoyable. We will be booking again to come back as soon as possible.
Thank you Paolo and Barbara! Arrivederci! Marissa & Graham