Bright, spacious, and airy Gertrud's apartment is perfect for anyone interested in having a comfortable base for a Venice stay.
The apartment is located in Castello (not as close to San Marco as the Search map showed us, which I don't believe was Gertrud's fault) but this neighborhood has many more locals than what you would get when you are nearer the city center. The main bedrooms look down onto a classic Venician calle and the small bedroom in the back remains very cool and comfortable all day and overlooks a beautiful garden. The common area is spacious for the family to relax.
There's a very good supermarket, Bailo, just across the canal.
The nearby restaurants we tried that I recommend in order of best to good:
- Osteria da Alberto -- farther and towards Cannaregio but well worth it.
- Osteria Ai Do Pozzi -- deep in Castello, local place nearby
- 6342 Alla Corte Ristorante -- live music in courtyard, book that in advance.
- Prebateo -- on way to San Marco just across canal. Closest to house.
Gelato that is a MUST:
- La Mela Verde - 5 mins from house. Excellent!
- Gelateria Gallonetto - on way to San Marco. You won't be disappointed.