We spent a very comfortable three nights in San Marco Terrace which is located in the charming Campo Santa Margherita in the Dorsoduro area. Despite being the students' part of town, we found it to be a very calm area and we found it refreshing to return there in the evenings after a day in the more touristy areas.

The attic apartment was clean, cosy and had a lovely atmosphere with its eaves and old beams. It has a small kitchenette and everything you need to prepare dinner if eating in. (However, tall people may take some time to adjust to the slanted ceiling in the shower and low door frame between the bedroom and bathroom). The real selling point is the roof terrace, from where we enjoyed taking in the views of Venice over breakfast and listening to the church bells. The terrace certainly made all the steps worthwhile!

Arranging to pick up the keys was very easy and we found Maria Chiara to be extremely friendly and helpful, providing us with a map of the city, pointing out the good areas to get lost in (we succeeded in that!) and providing recommendations for restaurants and gelaterias. We also appreciated the breakfast basket which had been provided.

When I return to Venice, San Marco Terrace would certainly be somewhere I look to book again. We are very glad we stayed here instead of a hotel - it was a far nicer experience.