Our family had such an exceptional experience staying at Michela's apartment. We arrived Venice by overnight train from Paris in the morning before the posted check in time but Michela was kind enough to allow us come straight to the apartment. She waited for us at Ca' Rezzonico vaparetto stop as agreed and led us to the apartment. We loved the neighborhood as we walked past by trattorias, Campo Santa Barnaba with a highly recommended Grom gelato store which my son gave two thumbs up and a few boutique stores. There are no bridges to cross from this station which is great if you are hauling heavy suitcases. The apartment is located at the furthest end of a very quiet secured courtyard. The only noise you may endure during your stay here are the ringing of the church bell and gondolas and boats that may plow the canal that bound the apartment on two sides. These are the kind of noise we expect and do not mind at all. In fact, this would not be Venice without these noise.
As you enter the apartment building on the ground floor there are two doors, the left goes to our apartment and the other door to another apartment currently under renovation which also owned by Michela.
The apartment is exactly as expected from the description. You climb a fight of stairs to the apartment. The bedroom has two windows facing a canal with an air conditioning unit and a skylight with an electronic shade that you can control natural lighting flowing in. The bathroom similarly has a skylight as well with a washing machine that is a great amenity to have. The living room is spacious and the kitchen is fully equipped with stove, oven, coffee maker and espresso machine. There is also a small mezzanine with a bed which my son decided to make it his "man cave".
Michela spend some time with us orienting us on the apartment and local attractions. She also greeted us with a bowl of fruits, cold beverages, chocolate and biscuits. What a treat!
At the end of the stay for our return trip back to ferrovia (train station), Michela suggested that we take the vaparetto from S. Basilio station which faces Giudecca. This is actually a shorter walk and the ride makes lesser stops. There is a bridge you need to cross to get to this station. There is also a Conad supermarket nearby at this station where we bought our supplies during our stay.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this apartment. Michela is a super host for obvious reasons and I strongly recommend this apartment highly! Just make sure to book in advance especially in summer. Thank you Michela!