I decided, out of the blue, to spend my birthday week in Venice! My arrangement with my friend didn't work out and I found myself in Venice with no place to stay.

I am so grateful to have used airbnb before and found Federico's apartment!

Federico, is such a lovely person ...very warm, helpful and so considerate of my situation. He immediately went and fetch me from where I was and brought me to his apartment.

The apartment, is very close to the Sto Toma Vaporetto station. Though near the Basilica dei Frari, it is not so crowded and in a very nice end of small street building.

I had a lovely time relaxing in the apartment, walking to Tonolo's to have hot chocolate and pastries (one of the best pastry shop in Venice), and explore the different restaurants/shops/ churches.

The apartment itself is spacious, it has a nice balcony to sun out and very secure.

I love going to Venice and staying where the locals stay. Federico and his wife have truly made this trip a nice experience again!