i don't think you could find a better place to stay in S. Croce than Adriano's apartment especially at this price. We wanted to be certain we were comfortable and in the old city when we stayed in venice so we spent a bit more for our accommodation, our last of 7 places to stay in three weeks on a tour of italy. It was well worth it.
I wish i could think of a reasonable criticism to make a glowing review more realistic, but i cannot. Everything other reviewers praised about Adriano and the apartment is accurate.
Adriano was gracious in an old school manner and responded immediately to any question. but ultimately it was his apartment that conveyed the care he takes in making certain his guests feel at home. It was as if he anticipated every traveller's need, including a need for the space to be interesting.
Adriano took the worry out of our stay in Venice. We were in a safe and interesting neighborhood within a few minutes walk to the vaporetto stop S. Stae. We could easily get to any other part of the city by vaporetti as necessary .
When we went to the plaza nearby to eat in the evening we were always entertained by local people--children playing soccer or throwing water balloons, musicians, even the Tuesday evening Tango class dancing away. Plenty of space to sit and watch and enjoy.
thank you Adriano for sharing your lovely apartment!