Paola, it was so very nice to meet you and your son Andreas!! You are both wonderful hosts. Your apartment in Lido was a perfect spot to begin our Italian trip. We found you just a short distance from the vaporetto station. We understood that you would have met us at the station, but we incorrectly dialed your telephone number upon arrival. For others travelling please use the "00" prefix. Your wonderful neighbours graciously guided us along the way.
The information binder that you reviewed and left with us answered all our questions. Your apartment was well suited for our group of 5 - two couples and a teenager. We were pleased to find a supply of essentials in the kitchen - olive oil, vinegar, coffee, condiments. The kitchen is well equipped with every convenience to prepare a nice leisurely meal too. Both apartment balconies provided a scenic 4th floor vantage point, overlooking the old tiled roofs and small canal at the the street level. We woke up the first morning to the most pleasing smell of baking bread. We followed our noses to the bakery located at the street level below our apartment - fresh pasteries, rolls and breads of every kind. Beside it is a place to purchase fresh coffee beans. Espresso and rolls - a great way to start the day!
Your location provides easy access to sightseeing - a short, direct and inexpensive vaporetto ride to St Marks Square or Murano. One can enjoy the history, sights, and sounds of Venice. We enjoyed a relaxing tour of the Grand Canal. At the end of a long day, it was equally refreshing to be able to escape the crowded, chaotic hustle and bustle back at your apartment.
It was also a lot of fun exploring Lido with tandem bicycles that can be rented at the square, for a small hourly rental fee. We "pedal" toured most of the island, finding lots of little places to stop and enjoy a gelato or a refreshing birra. There is a variety of restaurants in the town center, catering from casual to fine dining - from pizza to a wide assortment of exotic seafoods. You have to try the quattro formaggio pizza. It was a hit with Mason!
Paola, we most certainly will return to Lido and spend more time exploring. Our 4 day stay at your apartment was the perfect place to start our italian tour! We would all like to thank you for sharing your place with us! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay!
Anna, Brian, Lisa, Braden and Mason