We booked flights Sunday morning, found Anunxiata's place, arrived at 10:30pm!

Booking - simple. Communication perfect.

The Apartment is next door to Hotel Flora, which was very easy to find. We got a water taxi from the airport which dropped us a few minutes from the hotel where we met Tota!

The apartment was as described. Comfortable. Up 3 flights of stairs, which may not suit everybody, but meant you were able to see the sky, which isn't always the case in Venice. The terrace is roughly 3m X 3m with seating. The TV only had two channels but after I re-tuned it there were many, including the Euro footy. Fresh towels were brought to us when I left mine out in a thunderstorm. Shower gel etc provided.

Three negatives: First - Wifi. It worked, just, in one corner of the apartment if you laid on the bed. It was from the hotels connection next door. We had 4 nights, £1200! The place has to have wifi for this cash and I imagine that for £100 a year it could have its own internet connection. I did manage to book an opera but had to use my mobile phone to do it :-( Second: I got bitten by mosquitoes on the last night - my fault as I didn't put protection on, stupid! They do love me! Third: The kitchen works, but if you're planning major culinary events you may struggle a bit. Just being honest, but who eats 'in' in Venice? We love being able to sort our own coffee and own breakfast when we're away if possible and I really do think the Airbnb format works for this.

Location - PERFECT. Ok, you're not overlooking the Grand Canal, but otherwise a great great location.

Would we go again to this place? Not unless it has its own Wifi. If it does - DEFINITELY !

ChrisA