We enjoyed our stay in this unique apartment. I’ll start with the obvious – the view from the window is really unbeatable and unforgettable! It’s the highlight of this apartment. You get front row seats to life unfolding on the Grand Canal – early morning work boats to afternoon and evening tourist taxis and water buses. When you’re sitting at the window enjoying your morning coffee or evening wine, be prepared for tourists snapping photos of you – likely wondering who the VIP is!

The apartment itself is spacious and clean. It is in a secure, gated building. In fact, your upstairs neighbour is Guardia di Finanza, so you know you’ll be safe! It is located on a side street off the beaten path, providing quiet and calm away from the tourist hordes of Venice. The décor and lay-out of the apartment also added to the experience. The walls and ceiling were painted, there’s a stone stairway leading up to the main space, beautiful manicured gardens outside the building, gorgeous foyer that looks like the inside of a museum or villa. One other reviewer noted that staying here felt like you are a guest of a merchant from the glory days of Venice – we would agree!

Laura was out of town when we arrived so we were met by her colleague Claudia. She met us at the Vaporetto (boat) stop, led us to the apartment, and showed us around. She also spent considerable time pointing out places of interest on the map, recommending restaurants and cafes and generally making sure we had everything we needed.

Staying here is a really unique and cool experience. Treat yourselves to a few nights in this place. You won’t regret it!