My husband were spending our 5th anniversary in Venice and settled on Davide's place because of the beautiful pictures and central location. Davide was so helpful through the whole processes of renting and would respond very quickly to the many emails I sent. The apartment was everything we expected and more. We arrived at 10:30 at night. The 20 extra euros was well spent as the host's beautiful, vibrant friend, Valentina, met us (in a red dress so we couldn't miss her) and guided us through the streets to the apartment. Although the walk was only 5 minutes, we would have been overwhelmed our first day to Venice if we had tried to find the place through the narrow, windy, crowded streets in the dark by ourselves. We also had dinner the following night at the restaurant where Valentina is a server. One of our better meals of the trip (Ai Promessi Sposi, on calle dell'Oca, near Rialto)

The apartment is a five floor walk up which only was hard with the luggage (watch the 1 step of the last flight of stairs as it is a little higher than the rest and can easily cause you to trip). The apartment was beautiful, VERY CLEAN, spacious, bright, with great views, great furniture, hardwood floors. There were 2 wine glasses, a bottle of wine in the fridge and 2 chocolates awaiting us; a nice touch after a long day of travel. Their were air conditioners in every room that cooled the apartment very quickly. Thank goodness for that, as it was unbearably hot outside the first 3 days of our trip. We would have been miserable without A/C. The kitchen was great. Take advantage of the spa tub and the rooftop terrace.

A few days in, the internet stopped working, but Davide was very helpful, kind, and took care of problem very quickly which is all we could ask. It was back up within 24 hours.

The location is PERFECT. An easy 5 minute walk to Saint Marks Square and almost a straight line to the Rialto Bridge. Shopping and food is all around although we didn't love the restaurants in the area. Stay away from any restaurant that has the menu in 5 languages and pictures of the food otherwise you will pay a lot for not such great food.

We loved this apartment and would definitely stay here in the future

Restaurants nearby we liked:

Antico Forno, Via San Polo 970, near Rialto, best Pizza we had

Da Mamo Pizzeria on Campo S. Barolomio for pizza, Make reservations.

Enotecca Ostera Ai Specchieri on Call Largo near Saint Marks...it's good but a little expensive and won't serve you tap water, but try the antipasta for 2.

Ai Promessi Sposi, on calle dell'Oca, near Rialto, Good local food