We are three women who are old friends and who have traveled to Italy three times so far, and we all said we could easily live in Chris and Gio's apartment. It was hard to leave it after spending five nights there. The apartment was perfect in all ways: location, style, amenities, spotlessness, and comfort. Beautifully decorated, it is elegant while being cozy and welcoming. We loved coming back each night to such a welcoming space after walking for miles and exploring the city. The apartment is in a 15th century building that has been modernized. An elevator off the lobby takes you right to your door, which is on a small canal in a quiet setting, but just off the Grand Canal and steps from the San Stae vaporetto stop.
It has gorgeous terrazzo floors; three comfortable bedrooms: two large, one smaller; nice bathrooms (big shower in master, tub/shower in second bath that is between the two other bedrooms but has its own entrance); laundry area with washer and sink for hand washing items; small but well appointed kitchen with granite peninsula that seats 4; nice fridge (in which they left us a bottle of prosecco) and freezer, microwave, gas stove, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, etc.
One of the features we appreciated the most was the abundance of natural light (the living room has a lovely view through floor-to-ceiling windows down the small canal over a narrow stone balcony) and the soft, low lighting provided by lamps, which we don't often find to be the case in rental apartments. Chris and Gio are friendly, responsive, and helpful; they shared their romantic story of how they met in the U.S. and married, she an American and he an Italian. We highly recommend this apartment.