It is always a gamble to depend upon rental platforms when it comes to pictures and descriptions of properties, but in this case we were very happy to see that everything was as described.
As we were spending a month in Venice for our 40th anniversary it was important that our lodging was comfortable and met expectations. When booking, Luigi the owner, was prompt in responding to questions and put our minds at ease since we booked 11 months before we came during COVID uncertainty.
First, the apartment is beautiful!
The antique furnishings, Murano glass pieces, and the hand painted trompe l'oeil plaster walls throughout the apartment set this off as a truly Venetian classic!
Second, the air conditioning worked well in both bedrooms which was a concern after reading reviews on other properties that advertised their so called A/C.
When we arrived at the end of May we just opened the windows and took advantage of the cross ventilation in each room but as we moved further into June we were very glad to have excellent A/C in both bedrooms. We also used the Venetian shutters depending on where the sun was to help keep things cool.
Having a second bedroom and bathroom was useful as our daughter and niece visited for a week. They had their own space and we had ours.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. We usually had breakfast and sometimes an afternoon charcuterie board and wine with provisions purchased at the supermarket conveniently located just down the street.
We ate dinner out at a number of superb restaurants in San Polo and neighboring Dorsoduro.
In terms of transportation we took a water taxi from the airport which was able to stop literally feet away from the front door of the building which was much better than schlepping luggage over stepped bridges and cobblestone streets!
During our stay we used the Vaporetto system with the San Toma' stop a short walk away.
Michele, the property manager, met us and gave us the tour and throughout our stay was just a text message away when needed.
The Wifi was adequate for both of us to do our work, though slow mid-day when all the day trippers hit the city but this was not really an issue since we were generally out and about.
The beds were comfortable, water pressure and hot water adequate, and the entire apartment was spotless!
All in all this is 5 stars all the way down the line!
Bravissimo Luigi and Michele!