We had a highly enjoyable week in Venice (in March 2016). Fabiola’s apartment is in a quiet calle, just steps from the Campo de Santa Maria Formosa in what feels like a “real” Venetian neighborhood. It’s only a 10 minute stroll to the action of St. Marks, and close to wonderful restaurants like Alle Testiere and Il Ridotto.

The apartment is as the pictures and descriptions show. It’s up one flight of stairs (2nd floor American style, 1st floor European). Lots of natural light in the living/dining areas thanks to the open view to the garden below, just beginning to show signs of early spring. The apartment always felt warm and inviting when we returned for the day. Although there were only two of us, we loved having two bathrooms. We did not do any real cooking, but the kitchen was fully equipped – and we definitely made use of the small refrigerator, corkscrews and glasses.

Fabiola was in town, and it was very easy to meet her in Campo de Santa Maria Formosa, which was a short walk from the Rialto vaporetto stop. As a bonus, we also met her delightful mother who was visiting Venice to celebrate her birthday.