Wow. We couldn't have found a better apartment for our time in Venice. We stayed for three nights at the end of a two week holiday and were ready to soak up some of the relaxed Italian atmosphere. Chiara collected us from the waterbus stop and walked us the 3 minutes to the apartment. After confronting the staircase (totally worth it when you reach the top) and being shown around the apartment, Chiara settled us on the roof terrace with a bellini and gave a very comprehensive route to tour the city and recommended eateries.

The apartment couldn't be better situated, and the fish and veg market on the other side of the rialto bridge allowed us to eat wonderful fresh food (think; the best tuna we've tasted, beautiful big tomatoes, burratta and parmesan like no other) on the altana, whilst taking in the amazing views over the roof tops.

If you do eat out, there are brilliant Venetian delicacies out there (Bentigodi was excellent) - but with this apartment, it would be a shame not to have at least one meal at home watching the sunset. We will be rushing back again soon.