What a cute and convenient place to stay while in Venice!! We HIGHLY recommend this apartment.
To start, it is located just 2.5 short blocks from the water taxi which is a HUGE perk when you have alot of suitcases (which we did as we came off of a 12 day cruise).
Why, do you ask, is this so important??
Venice is a small city with NO cars, endless little water bridges with alot of stairs, and really tight alleys. We saw tons of people lifting suitcases up the stairs, across the bridge, and down the stairs. This is NOT fun and convenient to do when on vacation-not even with one little suitcase.
TRUST ME-do your research first. We did not have to lift or drag anything up or down a flight of stairs. Ramps in the inner streets do not exists so everything must be lifted...
unless you choose to stay here. :)
In addition to the regular Venetto (water taxi) being close, it is also only a 5 minute walk to the Airport water taxi which takes you DIRECTLY to the airport. The Airport taxi is NOT the same company as the regular water taxi you typically take. The airport one takes about 90 minutes but is easier than taking a regular Venetto to a bus and then a bus to the airport.
Location is everything - and this is centrally located within a 10 minute walk to almost everything. (St. Marks Square, the Rialto bridge, tons of restaurants, and much more)
A useful tip- we didn't know they had a 24 hour water taxi pass which you could buy for unlimited stops up and down on the water taxi for like $15€ - so I bought a single trip for $7.50€ (and because we were only there for 1 night we ended up walking everywhere as it wasn't worth it at that point -but now that you know you should buy what's best for you) The walking is easy and not overly strenuous in any way except for the ups and downs of the little bridges.
Anyway, back to our wonderful host and apartment. Maria, your host, is a VERY responsive host who makes you feel important and wanted. She contacted me a couple of days prior to see what time we would disembark my cruise, she politely and patiently waited for us in the apartment to greet us, she followed up with concern when we were late as we were a little confused on what to do when we got off of the boat, AND she responded instantly to our 100 questions including taking the time to send me water taxi schedules. Upon arriving in Venice, it was a quick and easy walk as she sends step by step pictures from the second you step off of the water taxi for getting to the apartment!
Once we reached the apartment, Maria stayed almost half an hour giving us a quick tour, and answered all of our questions and providing ideas and recommendations.
Upon entering the apartment it is super quaint and inviting. It is modern and well decorated and the perfect size for 1-2 people. It offers all the amenities one could need- fast and free WiFi, flat panel TV, queen size bed, large shower that fits two people ;) , small patio with table to relax or play cards, laundry WASHER but no dryer, stove, microwave, fridge full of products for you to eat/drink (yogurt, water, jelly, butter and even PERSECCO!). Maria also leaves out a wonderful welcome basket with pastries for you to eat! As if that wasn't enough, she provided soap, shampoo, conditioner in the shower, has laundry detergent/softener in the closet, first aid kit, iron and ironing board, blow dryers, almost everything you could possibly need including fresh flowers. A little but important detail!
Some might be asking-
Why the long review?
Simply enough, because Maria deserves it and YOU as the consumer, need to and should know what you are getting into.
In conclusion, great apartment, excellent location, wonderful host.
Book this - you won't regret it!