Chiara met us at Santa Lucia station, which was perfect as Venice is not a good place to get lost if you are carrying luggage. The apartment is about a 10 minute walk from the train station and even closer to the bus station.

The apartment is exactly as shown in the apartment - so sunny and well equipped with some beautiful touches. The beds were very comfortable and the the linen was beautiful to sleep on.

The neighbourhood is pretty cool - there's a fantastic pasticceria right around the corner - great bread, cakes, pastries and coffee. Within 5 minutes walk you are in great campos and really great bars and restaurants.

Chiara had very thoughtfully provided some supplies for us - yoghurt, butter, fresh fruit, juice and some bottles of water. She provided a list of her recommended restaurants. We tried two of them - they were excellent.

Chiara is modest about her English - it is very good! I would say that Chiara is the perfect host and that hospitality comes naturally to her. She anticipates her guests' needs very well.

I can't recommend this apartment highly enough. One of our best Airbnb experiences and exceedingly good value for money in Venice.