Communication with Michaela was great. When we arrived, she was waiting for us across the bridge and then helped us with our luggage as we made our way to the apartment. It was only a quick 10 minute walk--it was great being so close to the train station! I felt so badly for the travelers I saw having to lug their stuff around Venice!
The apartment looks out to the beautiful garden. The A/C worked great and kept us cool in the Venice heat we experienced.
Loved the neighborhood--ample markets and restaurants without the crowds of tourists. There is even a laundry mat 5 minutes away--pricy but necessary for us. A couple things to note: trash is not picked up on Sunday's, so when we checked in later that day, the smell was quite pungent. The apartment shares a wall with the buildings trash chute and the smell lingered inside. Even after, there was a sharp smell in the kitchen that we could not seem to get rid of. Secondly, beds are not bad back friendly--we traded use of the couch as it was much better! Also, the shower has a large window that opens to what seems to be another building's storage room. Though the window is frosted and looks like no one can get to it from their side, it was still unnerving to listen to people rummage about a few feet away from you. Lastly, the apartment is on the ground floor and you have quite the ear full of fellow tenants slamming the front door, walking upstairs, and pedestrian traffic. Bring earplugs!