Mikes apartment was amazing - a beautiful old building decorated in a contemporary fashion. Beds so comfortable. Despite high ceilings the accommodation was warm and cosy yet dramatic.
We arrived and departed by water taxi making the whole experience easy but so special.
Only 10 stairs to walk up to the apartment - giving a spectacular vista over the grand canal - watching gondolas and all other happenings on the canal. We were lucky enough to witness the procession of gondolas race up the river for the Explosion of the Patagans - part of the carnivale festivities. All participants and boats highly decorated.
Being on the main island meant we could walk to St Marks and all the other sites. Two minuets walk to the Vaporetto which can transport you everywhere you could possibly want to go.
My family were crying when we left.
You must stay here.