From the moment we entered Venice, we knew we were in great hands. We truly enjoyed our 5 night stay here.
Location: could not have been any better! About a 5 minute walk to San Marco Square and 10 minutes from Rialto, we were right in the middle of the city. For the foodies out there, this place is steps from several restaurants and cafes as well as shops around the corner. Very central location!
Space: this place holds the character you seek in Venice, with its charm and " Venetian home" feel. The apartment is exactly as described, with two bedrooms (one has two twins and the other a queen) as well as 1.5 baths. Generally quiet, with the exception of listening to gondola men serenading its passengers (which was lovely). The kitchen feels open and has everything you would need, with a table in the kitchen and an additional larger one in the dining area. But what makes this exceptional is it's terrace (which also has an automatic cover), overlooking a canal and offering the perfect spot to open a bottle of wine after a day exploring. The terrace provides a table and chairs to allow "Al fresco" dining, as well as a couple lounge chairs.
Communication: Elisabetta was very easy to get in touch with through text/email, and her English is great! She walked us around the apartment and surrounding area recommending great restaurants/cafes and things to do. She also left a map and Venice guide book for us to use during our stay. To welcome us into her family home, she blessed us with wine and a sweet treat.
We would return to her place in a heartbeat, as we felt we had the true experience.