We arrived a bit early (Andrea was still preparing the flat with his helpers) but were able to leave the luggage and go out for food.

The double apartment is perfect for a big group ( we were 9) with plenty of space and possible variations of bed arrangements to suite different combinations of couples, singles, etc. With the double apartment you get 2 kitchens, 2 baths, 2 dining areas, etc. The only problem was the wifi router was located in one apartment so the other apartment did not have a strong signal, especially if the apartment doors were closed.

With this arrangement you have the whole place including the ground floor foyer- so we left our unused luggage downstairs, which is also where the washing machine is. There is a dryer but we could not get it to work- but no big problem. Andrea used this space to store linen so the foyer became a bit cramp- but again not a huge deal.

The kitchens were well stocked with ample good quality cutlery, etc. The bathrooms could use a bit of renovation- but were still clean and very usable. Only problem in the baths was a lack of counter space and space to put soaps, etc., in the small shower- but this is typical of these old buildings.

Most of these old apartments do not have enough elect plugs for all the electronic gear but these apartments had enough spread out throughout.

The location is very good- next door to the Rialto Br (but the bridge was being renovated) and very close to the Rialto Mercato pier on the Grand Canal- literally a 2 minute walk with no bridges to cross, (as noted above a walking map would help, making this 2 min walk possible) and a short boat ride to the train station. Just around the corner are eating places and other shops. The corner shop turning left leaving the apartments was great for breakfast.

Across the bridge and a short walk is the larger Rialto boat station with more boat connections.

A very good stay! If you have a big group one can't do much better this double apartment. Well worth the cost.