The apartment was beautiful, even more striking than the photos. The view from the windows and (pleasant surprise) from the small rooftop balcony offered the Venice that people dream of. The kitchen was well-appointed with plenty of utensils, dishes, and even some basic foodstuffs. I ended up making Bialetti stovetop espressos every morning and felt right at home.

Great location, a 6 minute walk to St. Mark's, 3 minutes to a sizable grocery store, and if you can avoid the obvious tourist traps there's great food nearby. Yelp and Michelin are both good ways to sort out the wheat from the chaff; I prefer Michelin when possible.

The check-in was delightful: Mimi, a local Venetian, was charming and punctual and she acted as facilitator and translator to help my lost luggage find its way to the apartment. Check-out was even easier.

The apartment was spotless, the linens and towels were fresh, and there was even an easy to use washing machine. The living room was pleasantly appointed, but the kitchen, bedroom, and kitchen were all like something out of a magazine shoot, just perfect.

Strongly recommended.