We really loved our stay at Giorgia and Michele's apartment. Anna met us at the station, showed us to the apt., and spent a lot of time with us giving tips on places to eat and drink in Venice. The apartment was clean and well equipped (dishwasher, dishes, hairdryer, some maps and books from previous visitors, internet, etc), and we especially loved how comfortable the bed was! The view from the kitchen window was also beautiful, and I loved looking out early in the morning and later at night, watching the neighborhood go about its business.

The location is truly the best part about this apartment. It was so close to the train station and the vaporetto, but in a neighborhood (Santa Croce) where it was easy to get away from touristy streets and feel like we were in another world, the real Venice, not the Venice that can feel like Disney World. We walked almost everywhere, and when we were finally exhausted or needed to go somewhere a little further, the vaporetto was right there. Our goal is always to travel like locals, so this really was a great apartment for us. We loved being so near the Conad grocery store and feeling like we were going "home" at night instead of to a hotel.

Being able to do a little laundry was also a plus, and one of the specific reasons we chose this listing as it allowed us to travel very light. We didn't need to use the A/C but the heat worked well.

Note: The apartment is on the third floor and there are only stairs, which was no problem for us at all, but anyone with mobility issues should take note.

We have already talked about returning someday!!! We loved Venice and loved this apartment. Grazie mille!