Although Sylvia was responsive and has gone to some effort to make the place presentable, which it is, once you go beyond the surface it’s a slightly different story.
The hot water tank is fairly small so don’t expect to be able to have an enjoyable shower after washing up or another person has been there before you.
The plates and cups are dirty with stain, the freezer is inch thick in frost with yellow stain and is visibly dirty. A roll and a half of toilet paper was all that greeted us on arrival.
The pots and pans are cheap and well worn and should be thrown out.
The shower is tight and you have to be careful not to knock the tap so as to avoid burning or freezing yourself and there are no shelves for toiletries. The toilet seat, though a nice design, is so narrow you feel as though you’re sitting on the basin. There is a washing machine but there is no dryer as was listed in the amenities though there is sufficient space to dry your clothes outside, weather permitting.
The bed linen is thin and of low quality. The top sheet was clean but the foam mattress cover underneath is quite grubby with hairs and only the Virgin Mary knows what else. The pillows disappear into nothing once you rest your head on them so don’t expect any kind of support.The kitchen sink is next to the wall and there is a cupboard above it below head level making it an annoyance to use.
The apartment is spacious with two balconies with limited views and if you want privacy inside you have to close the shutters. There are no fly screens and the mosquitoes do have a rather viscous bite.
Public transport is not close, but not far either. It is reasonably frequent but being one of the last stops before the 15 to 20 minute trip to Venice it’s usually standing room only, if not full. The unit is located in a built up-urban area that is on the cruddy side but probably above average by Italian standards.