Wow - what can we say about Lucia and Riccardo and their beautiful apartment that can do them the slightest bit of justice.. They are the nicest hosts you could ask for, everything about the apartment was better than expected and the private boat tour from Riccardo was glorious.
Before we had even left England, Lucia was in touch with us letting us know exactly how to get to the apartment from the airport - bus timetables, photos, directions (as Gmaps doesn’t work in Venice), amazing restaurant recommendations, etc etc.
When we got to the apartment (getting in was incredibly easy with a keybox) we were absolutely blown away. The apartment is really spacious, incredibly clean and the terrace is outrageous! Bathed in sun all morning, day and evening, it’s absolutely huge!
The location is PERFECT. You can’t ask for better. Right in the middle of everything, yet quietly tucked away with its own private bridge.
Our favourite area, though a tight call, was the Dorsoduro area - amazing bars, restaurants and beautiful streets, same everywhere really but this had a different feel to it. Also the Rialto market is amazing, as was the ciccheti at Bar All’Arco - Lucia’s recommendation.
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Venice and are lucky enough to come across this apartment, BOOK IT.