I have stayed in Venice 5 times for one week each time over the last 15 years and this is without a doubt our favorite apartment. We rented Mauricio’s and Francesca’s apartment for one week. This is a very spacious apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The apartment is on the 3rd floor (Italy) or the 4th floor (American) so that for my 75-year-old body this was an essential feature. Francesca met us near the vaporetto stop and took us to the apartment. She was very professional and thorough. Excellent communication at all times.
The location is almost ideal. The neighborhood is very nice and tranquil, yet only a short walk to San Marco or Rialto. You also have several vaporetto stops less than 10 minutes away, Ospedale, San Zaccaria and Fondamenta Nuve so getting around is really easy. If you are coming from the airport with Alilaguna, don’t make the mistake I made and get off at Fondamente Nove…you will find a lot a bridges to go up and down which is difficult with heavy luggage. Instead go to the next stop, Ospedale which has a flat pavement without bridges and is much easier.
Not on their restaurant list, but two restaurants I enjoyed were Trattoria Bandierette very near the apartment with good seating outside and very good fish. A little further away was Pensione Wildner on the Riva degli Schiavoni with very fine quality food at very reasonable prices for its excellent location – however, avoid the mediocre pizza if you go at lunch and get a real meal. Dinner is the best time to go.
We hope to stay here again in the near future!