Laura's apartment is located in a quiet residential part of venice overlooking a canal. From your window you get a glimpse of a typical venetian lifestyle. Close proximity to Campo Santa Margarita gives access to restaurants, supermarket, lovely bakery( Majer - try the almond croissant) etc. Good 20 mins walk to Piazza San Marco weaves you through the bylanes , shopping etc.

Laura is a thoughtful person - available at the end of a phone, came to pick us up from Ca' Razzanicco water bus stop, had some crossoinat, juice and jam ready for us though we arrived late in the night.

The apartment is tastefully done and comfortably accomodates 4# people. Washer, coffe maker, coffee powder(!!), stove, microwave, cloth drying rack what more can one ask for.

What enamored us the most about all Airbnb accomodations is that they give you a slice of the life in that place, gets the amily to live in a home like environment and the hosts are just brilliant.

The fun part was when we had get to the railway station to catch a train for Florence. We could have walked but with bridges around every corner; we looked for an alternative. Water taxi picked us right in front of the house and dropped bang at the rly station. What a charming way to say goodbye to Venice.

Piece of advise: In july its really hot and humid out here. Get a good pair of shorts, sun blok, great hat and i prefer airy sandals to sneakers. Ladies remember to take a shawl or stoll as entry to religious places calls for being covered. If not for one euro you can get one at the entrance. Time permitting take a trip to the islands of Murano( glass factory) and Burano ( laced fabric). If you want to do this on your own without going through a tourist company take the public water buses. Try the Fragolino wine.

Ciao

Dheepa