We were welcomed at the apartment by Mariella's lovely parents, Carlo and Chiara, who showed us around and gave us all the information we needed about the apartment and the neighborhood. Mariella left us a bottle of wine and a package of delicious fig cookies. The apartment is more beautiful than the pictures showed, with two outdoor balconies. The apartment is beautifully decorated, and very clean with two full bathrooms. All very modern and state of the art.
The bus stop to Venice is right across the street and the trip is no more than fifteen minutes. We got the 48 hour pass which we used on the bus and water bus. Supermarket just one street away, and shops, gelaterias and cafes right on the ground floor exit of the apartment building. It had all the comforts and conveniences of home, with all the amazing beauty of Venice so close by.
On the day of our departure, our taxi did not arrive on time, and Carlo was kind enough to drive us to the train station and help us with our baggage. Since there was not enough room in his car for five of us, his daughter Sara walked with my son and my niece to the train station where they met us.
This was a wonderful experience. I have been to Italy in the past but this was my first time in Venice. I hope to return some day and I would definitely like to stay at Ca' Novella again. Gracie, Mariella!