Literally home away from home - so comfortable, adorable decor, great location, spacious, clean with thoughtful touches like some welcome snacks, umbrellas, even boots in case of flooding! There was also very good AC (a must in the hot summer months) in the living room area and a mosquito repellent wall connector that I found very useful. The living room was perfect for lounging or working and the WiFi was very fast and fit for my needs as a digital nomad. I loved being so close to the action (8 minutes to San Marco, 5 minutes to Arsenale waterbus station) but also being in a quieter, more residential part of Venice in Castello. It was an amazing base for a week in this magnificent city.
There are a couple small things to keep in mind to see if this is the right fit for you:
- It is up three flights of stairs (in case accessibility is an issue)
- The bathtub is only for showering (cannot take actual baths but is a nice shower)
- There is no AC in the bedroom (that I was aware of); only in the living room
Overall, wonderful flat with nice street views, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood while still being well connected. Close to a big supermarket and lots of restaurants nearby - Roberto is a great, thoughtful host and he takes the time to share recommendations in the surrounding areas. There's even a binder with a whole bunch of interesting information on Venice's history, as well as practical info on restaurants, laundromats, luggage storage and more. Grazie mille, Roberto, for a wonderful stay!