I cannot recommend this fabulous home more highly. From the moment I entered, I felt completely at ease and as if I were in my own home. Paulo and Renata have done a magnificent job of renovating their historic Venice apartment into something quite wonderful, elegant, and utterly charming. The photos do not do it justice.

This apartment doesn't lack for convenience, shopping, wonderful restaurants, transportation, or the architecture that makes Venice unique in all the world. A piazza bustling with outdoor cafes and impromptu outdoor performances is perhaps a 2 minute stroll away. Gondolas glide right outside the living room window, immersing one completely into this magical place. The only thing missing are the tens of thousands of tourists that have trampled the city, turning it into a grotesque version of Disneyland.

If you want a quiet, elegant, and authentic Venice experience, Paulo and Renanta's apartment gets 5 stars.