Cristina’s apartment is as lovely as Cristina is. Our flight in from Heathrow was 2+ hours delayed; we were able to keep in touch via WhatsApp and Cristina met us with a smile at the vaporetto stop; and she was super quick to reply to any questions we had throughout our stay. After a quick stroll from the vaporetto, we hauled our massive suitcases up to the 3rd floor (highly recommend backpacks if you’re staying in Italy for a while, simply for ease of getting your luggage up and down these old buildings), and were welcomed into a warm, global-inspired studio. What a cute space! Our three nights were perfect— clean bathroom and kitchen, comfortable bed (King, firm mattress, soft pillows), and cool with the windows open. Because the Spring weather was beautiful during our stay, we kept the windows (with fly screens!) open most of the time and could hear church bells in the mornings and evenings. We even enjoyed the occasional serenade from gondoliers and accordion players from the canal below; this was a nice treat and not at all obnoxious. A perfect location for an Airbnb, we were close to the action, but still felt removed enough from the crowds at St. Marks and the Rialto Bridge. It’s a great hub and just about 20 mins from everything, so coming back for our own little reposo between tours and shopping was super convenient. Overall, a really great stay. We’d definitely stay here again if we ever return to Venice.