A lovely apartment in a fantastic location, this was quite simply a perfect home base from which to enjoy this wonderful, enigmatic labyrinth of a city.
From being greeted directly at the nearby water bus stop, guided to the apartment, and the champagne welcome basket, there was no better way to be welcomed to Venice. The apartment itself was well-appointed, comfortable, uncluttered, and very tidy. I can't underscore how nice it was to have a Nespresso coffee machine and giant pile of coffee pods in the kitchen, since cafes in Venice don't open until after 8am or 9am. (It's worth mentioning also that, unlike many other places in this ancient marine city, there are no odd smells in this second-floor apartment. It's super clean, and the large fancy bathroom was appreciated, too.)
And the host is just great, very cheerful and helpful, easy to get quickly in touch with, and that was a big comfort during our stay. Lastly, Having spent five days in Venice made it very apparent that the location of this apartment really was prime.