Just steps off Rialto Mercato is a door leading up two flights of narrow stairs. Inside is a sweet hideaway from the bustle of the square. The apartment has been in Lidia’s family for generations and she has taken great care with the restorations—including raising the ceiling to reveal the original, ancient beams in the larger bedroom.
There was a lovely balcony in the larger bedroom on which to enjoy the sights and tall windows throughout the place. Everything was sparkling clean with high quality towels and plenty of cooking gear.
Lidia was an excellent host—accommodating our last minute change of plans and explaining all the details of the apartment.
If you are a light sleeper, I might suggest some earplugs because the foot traffic from the street does travel upwards. However, this was worth it because of the convenient location to the sights of Venice.
Lidia’s love of her grandparent’s house showed in all the attention to details. I could sense the many happy memories of the place, and so I immediately felt comfortable there. We won’t hesitate to return if we should be so lucky as to visit Venice again.