Charismatic and central.
Review Submitted: June 3, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
I must confess, I was a little worried before I set off, as the owner seemed very laid back (but in a nice way). I need not have been, as everything went like clockwork and my wife and I had a memorable stay, in a wonderful apartment.
The apartment is as described, apart from the having “…a living room, dining room”, in the UK this would be described as a lounge-diner, in other words a small dining space as part of the living room. It is none the worse for this, as it is still an extremely spacious apartment for the price, (certainly for Venice!).
Access from the San Zaccaria water bus stop is relatively easy, with only one bridge and a short walk to the apartment. Believe me, there are worse…much worse. The steps to the apartment are easy enough to navigate but the steps to the upper floor of the apartment could present problems if you wish to visit the bathroom during the night, or descend with stiff joints, first thing in the morning. My wife and I are fairly fit 50+ and we had no problems. The only other fairly minor access problem concerns the shower. If one is not quite as slim as one should be, (must go on a diet tomorrow), getting in can prove to be a bit of a squeeze.
In conclusion, the pro’s far outweigh the con’s. Whilst the apartment itself is quiet, the area is quite lively with the bars and restaurants on the Salizzada San Provolo almost on your doorstep. My wife and I are regular visitors to Venice and this apartment is, in our humble opinion, one of the better places we have stayed.
A big thank you to the owner, your charismatic and cosy apartment was wonderful.
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