Elena’s apartment was ideal. I truly have never seen a place as clean as her apartment. Everything was so orderly and thoughtfully put together for our group.
The location was a quick five minute walk from the train station, and check in was a breeze. We were early for check in but Elena graciously let us put our bags in the foyer until the apartment was ready for us.
Her garden was a pleasant bonus with gorgeous plants and vegetables growing. For the animal lovers, she has three very friendly felines in the courtyard.
One of the highlights of my time in her apartment was the view. While hers, and many other apartments look at other people’s windows, hers had one particular window that looked toward a neighbor, and that neighbor’s window had two inquisitive cats sitting in the open window sill. You can tell I love animals, but it’s the simple things that made the trip.
Another great view is the back bedroom, with two windows that will open where you can smell the gardens below, and hear the birds.
The front windows overlook a beautiful canal, but it’s not a busy canal, just a simple, peaceful one, where you may see a man wiping down his boat, with his dog laying beside the boat on the sidewalk.
The apartment is perfectly located close enough to activities but quiet enough to feel out of the hub bub.
I highly recommend Elena’s space for a Venice experience you will always remember.