We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Roberto's apartment. It was a wonderful place to rest and recharge after roaming the charming "streets" and canals of Venice. Idyllic.
The neighborhood is quite busy -- but not crammed with tourists. (Funny how tourists can be critical of other tourists!). But even though the main drag has lots of businesses and foot traffic, the noise doesn't follow you home. The apartment is peaceful, and even though there's no AC, the fan and cross breeze made the space comfortable in spite of the very warm late-September weather. Very convenient washing machine and drying rack meant I could pack light.
Simon, who helped to coordinate my arrival, was charming and pleasant and insisted on carrying my bag up the stairs!
The apartment is easy to find by taking the bus from the airport to the vaporetto, and it's easy to depart by taking the airport water taxi directly from Fondamonte Nove to the airport for only 8 euros.
Lots of good eating options, and convenient Coop grocery nearby. Be sure to check out La Cantina for late afternoon beverages and bites.
Would definitely return!