Upon arrival, Rosanna met us at the bus stop and took us to the apartment. She and her helper explained the entire apartment to us and then spent another 15 or so minutes orienting us on the city map and showing points of interests. This was great and we were able to take the map with us as we explored and got lost in this incredible city.
Located in a lovely building in the Santa Croce area of Venice and within a 5 minute walk of the San Stae water bus, it was conveniently located to access everything we needed to get to in the beautiful city of Venice. Additionally, there is a COOP grocery store a mere minute from the apartment. It made getting any food or trip necessities extraordinarily easy! Great location and you got to see children playing in the square and a true slice of the Venetian lifestyle.
Sadly, this apartment is not immune to the effects of "acqua alta" (high water). When we were departing, I inquired about the water damage in the apartment, most noticeable in the kitchen area. Rosanna's sister told me it was the effects of high water. I was dumbfounded. While the apartment is a very short distance from a canal, it is also up at least two steps and is hard to believe the water can reach that high a mark. She then went on to explain that they have two weeks out of the year with which to make repairs, only to have the water return within the following months. So sad.
Anyway, it was a great visit in a great apartment with great hosts! Thanks! Phyllis, Peter and Savannah