I honestly do not know why anyone would stay in a hotel, or any other apartment in Venice instead of this wonderful place, with stupendous views onto the Grand Canal, 5 star hotel quality bedroom and bathroom, a living room that is difficult to leave because of the breathtaking theatre on the water outside your windows. It has a lift to save your feet on the way up, after walking all day, or if you have heavy luggage. It has all you need for breakfast with a view, at home, you can literally sit at the table and see boats go by. There is fab supermarket 20m away, or if you are even more into cooking, then Rialto Market is 10min away. All the basics are already at the apartment though. Incidentally, 10min is also the distance to the amazing and free 360 degree panorama off the roof terrace in department store next to Rialto Bridge. To make the most of the views, I had prosecco, or cheese and wine at the apartment for aperativo (drink courtesy of my wonderful hosts) before going to the theatre. The apartment's location is amazing, and not just because of the view, it is 5min walk to the opera house, it is 10min walk to San Marco square and surrounds, it is close to everything. Fabulous Fortuny Palace and it's must see gallery and gorgeous inner courtyard is 10 metres away! The location is also super quiet, and a haven away from the crowds and the cruise ships. I followed my hosts tips and recommendations, and was I glad I did, in a city full of tourist traps, this is the only way to avoid them, in my view. Rosa Rossa my particular favourite, w polenta or grilled seafood to die for. The warmth and hospitality of Jacopo and Michaela, for me, was the crowning glory of the long weekend in Venice. I cannot wait to be back to pay dues to this wonderful city, that deserves way more than my 3.5 days!