What can I say...it was perfect! I have thought long and hard on how to write a review that accurately describes why this is the perfect place to stay in Venice. Here is the best I could do...
When looking for a place to stay in Venice, my goals were to be centrally located, but not in a tourist trap. I wanted to be near good dining options (which are harder to find that you think), I wanted air conditioning, and a washer/dryer that would allow me to pack less for a long trip.
You could not ask for a better location. It's off the canal, but offers all the amenities that the canal has. Close to water taxi stop, but close to a main pedestrian thouroughfare. Directly in between Rialto Bridge and St Marks Square. Not too close to either one:)
Very close to A quality restaurant with outdoor dining, great wine, great food, and steps from the apartment.
Air conditioning made for a pleasant retreat when temperatures reached 90+
Washer/Dryer was easy to use and a very nice touch.
Everything was perfectly clean, and as described. Most likely even better than described.
But most of all Marco...he communicated early and often. Personally welcomed us to his apartment and made us immediately feel comfortable.
A+++++