A lovely apartment full of local character, an amazing location and a lovely, gracious hostess made for an amazing stay in Venice!

From the start, Luciana was always quick to respond, and we were able to quickly coordinate a meeting time/place. She picked us up from the vaporetto stop close to the apartment and walked us through the intricate streets of Venice to a peaceful campo and then on to a lovely, private courtyard where the property is.

The apartment itself is charming and full of character - with wooden beams, high ceilings and the signature Venetian floors, not to mention, a view out to one of the rios so there's always a chance of seeing a gondola glide by as you have an evening drink or morning coffee! It's also very clean and fabulously decorated. Luciana did a thorough job in her walkthrough of the property and provided us with detailed recommendations on sights, where to eat as well as useful logistics such as where to catch the boat back to the airport and where to drop off our luggage on our last day. She was also able to quickly respond and come to our aid when we were having issues with the hot water.

Lastly, the location couldn't have been more perfect - especially if it's your first time in Venice as the property is literally a stone's throw away from Piazza San Marco and yet quiet enough and away from the maddening crowds :).