Wow. Have to say Monica's place is nigh on perfect! We had a really wonderful week and would return very, very happily.
The apartment is stylish and v spacious for 2, kitchen facilities are great (in fact even better equipped than we expected as I must have missed the dishwasher and washer plus dryer etc in the listing - great idea if you are travelling light - must remember we could travel with just hand luggage!) good shower, comfy bed, great air con, great communication with Monica, super easy to find and check in faultless plus even Netflix to unwind after a v long day if you can still keep your eyes open!
Conad Supermarket is very near and has a great selection of ideas for picnics, breakfasts or even dinners if you are tired and don't want to eat out. Canaregio is possibly our favourite sestiere though and you will be spoiled for choice on great places to eat, take a Spritz and relax. Eating out is not as expensive generally as it is in other areas of Venice.
The apartment is in an ideal position for getting around but feeling you are somewhere peaceful at the same time. We loved our morning walks - honestly, hit the streets early for amazing photographs if you can. So worth it.
All in all - we don't think you could regret staying here. It's a really good base and the fact that it is immaculate but at the same time so welcoming......just fantastic. Thanks so much for hosting us. Pretty sure we'll be back - Venice is our favourite place and you have a little gem in this apartment.
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General word of advice for anyone visiting Venice for the first time - the mosquitoes can be rife (this year I thought they were pretty bad). We always travel with some anti mosquito roll on and a plug in to use where we stay but we still got bitten and had to resort to the local pharmacy for anti itch cream! Don't let it ruin your stay in Venice - plan ahead for it. If you are visiting for the Biennale many of the installations are in old and dimly lit water front buildings so remember to apply product during the day. That was when we were bitten!!