Charming apartment, in an absolutely magical spot! The bedroom balcony on the canal, and the big windows in the kitchen, allowed access to canal sights and sounds, which were charming to behold, and so soothing to fall asleep and wake to. Neighbors arriving and departing in their small boats, the occasional gondola passing, birds across the way in the large green space. So peaceful! Far less touristy than other areas with some of the places nearby frequented by what appeared to be locals and children playing soccer or scootering in the calles, which is exactly what we were looking for, rather than being in a spot more geared fro tourists.
The apartment was very well laid-out and impeccably clean. Bed in master very comfortable. Nice shower, with rain head. Plentiful bottles of both fresh and sparkling water in the fridge and cabinets. Dishes, glassware seemed new, all matching, and of good quality—everything you could ever need! Kitchen table/couch was a comfortable spot to hang out.
But honestly, one of my favorite things was Lorenzo’s guide book, left on the kitchen table, with tips for non-touristy local spots, many of which we took advantage of and appreciated the “inside scoop,” including dinner at Taverna al Remer, lunch at Trattoria alla madonna (risotto di pesce tip), as well as a couple of walks/views he suggested. Thank you, Lorenzo! Book is a gem!
Work setup/ space would be ideal for remote working, if one were so inclined. I was fantasizing about doing just that myself, and it was REALLY hard to leave after only a couple of days there….torture, in fact!
One challenge was actually finding the place after our days out in the city. We got lost nightly! The apartment is pretty hidden, and my GPS on phone didn’t work properly the entire time, could never properly guide us back. A printed map would be highly recommended as there are quite a few twists and turns to actually find the place. One night a resident of the sestiere actually walked us about 10 minutes home, after we asked him directions, and he realized it would be too hard to explain—such a nice guy! He’s been at work since 7:30 a.m., related to the film festival, and it was after midnight, so it was truly above and beyond! All Venetians we met were extremely kind and friendly. Such a nice stay at Lorenzo’s special place! Highly recommend.