Isabella’s place was the pinnacle of our stays throughout Europe. We stayed at many lovely AirBNBs and this was definitely one of the best!
Isabella was extremely communicative (even before we booked helping answer some questions) and during arrival and stay.
She provided excellent tips on how to get to her location, met us at the water station as promised, walked with us to her apartment and then gave us a map with many helpful ideas of where to go, visit, etc.
The location couldn’t be better. Right next to one of the piazzas and just a few minute walk to a small store, about eight minutes to a supermarket and dozens of restaurants. San Marco, Rialto, etc. are all within a few minute walk.
The space was large and easily accommodated us. The bedroom was comfortable (and the air conditioning nice and cold!) bathroom was super clean and the shower was very nice.
There are the usual amenities (fridge, washer, stove, sink) and she was kind enough to leave us ample croissants, jams, coffee, water, etc. for each day of our stay.
The main room was spacious and a great place to relax after walking around much of the day. We often found ourselves out in the morning, having lunch, walking around some more and then coming back for an afternoon rest/nap/cool down and then re-energized for the evening. It was so pleasant to come back to a nicely cooled apartment each time!
Isabella recommended a restaurant (Fiore) a few blocks from the house which was excellent. A bit off the square and more local than touristy. Highly recommended.
There are many restaurants right on the square if you just want to sit and relax, but I encourage you to venture into the back alleys and little streets hidden away everywhere. It’s so easy to wander around, but Venice is small enough not to get really lost.
Venice itself also ‘closes down’ around 22:00, so except for the restaurants around the bigger squares, you’ll find it quiets down fairly early. Even though the location is near a lot of activity during the day, it was super quiet at night.
Wi-Fi was also top notch and easy to use.
Highly recommended and cannot wait to stay there again!