Great 2-night stay at Filippo’s place for our family of 2 adults and 3 teens. Clean, spacious, and above all great communication. The air conditioning is a godsend. There aren’t many supplies in the apartment, but there are many small grocery shops around (Coop). The location is a tiny bit less crazy busy than on the other side of the Canal Grande, which is actually really welcome.
A few helpful hints:
Keep in mind that Venice is all walking or water transportation. To get from and to the train station (Santa Lucia), take the Vaporetto (water bus) line 1 to station “San Stae”. It’s easy - but make sure to ask as you step on the Vaporetto to make sure that you’re heading in the right direction. From the San Stae stop you have a pretty easy 5-min walk with very few steps in case you have luggage.
The best direction to indicate in Google Maps is “MAJER S.Agostino” (Calle del Scaleter) - the super good little bakery/ pizza-by-the-scissor shop immediately in front of the building’s green door.
Filippo has solid restaurant and Cicchetti recommendations. Also, don’t forget to book a tour or tickets ahead of time for San Marco’s Basilica, Dodge Palace, Bell Tower and the rooftop at Fontego dei Tedeschi.
This year the Biennale is taking place - so make sure to reserve and go! Nothing better than to counterbalance so much Renaissance with the best modern art from all around the world! (in a nice relaxed setting, easily accessible via Vaporetto)