We really enjoyed our stay in Casa Contarini. The apartment was spacious and well-equipped, very clean, with stylish, traditional decor, comfortable beds, good bathrooms (one with bath and shower attachment and one with a big shower) and plenty of storage space. It was also incredibly quiet and peaceful, so if you'd like a relaxing space to get away from the hustle and bustle of Venice, this will be perfect for you.

The apartment is located in Cannaregio, next to the stunning Madonna dell'Orto church. Right by a canal and 5 mins walk to the Orto vaporetto stop which was very convenient. We loved the area because it wasn't especially touristy, so we felt we were experiencing local Venetian life. Some great bars and restaurants in the area too.

It is little bit further away from big touristy spots like St Marks Square, so does mean you will need to walk a little further or use the vaporetti. But the big advantage of this is experiencing local life and peace and quiet.

The welcome to the apartment was great, very straightforward and well-organised. We were also able to leave our luggage in the apartment until the end of the day and do a late check out, which was much appreciated due to our late flight.