We had a fantastic time at Ca' Petrona. The apartment is in a quiet residential area away from the tourist centre, tucked away down narrow lanes. However, it is very accessible - about fifteen minutes' walk from the bus station and the same from St. Mark's Square. The surrounding streets give you a sense of real Venice, away from the main sights but still fascinating - people going about their daily business and boats chugging along the canals delivering everything from fruit and wine to laundry and parcels.

The apartment itself was a relaxing place to come back to at the end of a day of sightseeing. We had everything we needed - including a well-equipped kitchen and very comfortable beds - and would definitely recommend Ca' Petrona to anyone wanting an affordable place to stay in Venice.

Francesca was a very helpful host. She gave us clear instructions as to how to get to the apartment and was in text and email contact just before our departure. There is a set of useful instructions at the apartment but we knew we could also get in touch with Francesca if there was anything we needed.

All in all, a great short stay in Venice - thank you to Francesca for helping to make everything go so smoothly.