We stayed in Stefano and Marcello’s Rafaello apartment in Venice nearby Saint Mark’s Square. We had a great time in their apartment, with quiet secluded streets just feet away from the hustle and bustle of Venice.
We were greeted by Giancomo for check in and he was extremely friendly and helpful. Check in was a breeze. The rooms are nearly mirrored images of one another with a door separating the two living areas. Perfect for a family of four. The kids had their wing with their own bathroom, while we had our wing with a bathroom just off the master bedroom loft.
The highlight of this place is the balcony (it’s shared amongst everyone in the building, but more often, we had the space to ourselves) and the neighborhood. I kept reading about how crowded Venice was and we felt that by Rialto and Saint Mark’s. But this apartment is on a quiet street a few streets removed from the Main Street into Saint Mark’s. It was our quiet little hideaway close to several restaurants and osterias, while still being only a 5 minute walk to Saint Mark’s.
Given the chance to go back to Venice, I would definitely stay at the Raefello again!