Would stay here again.

Would stay here again.

Venezia is a city controlled by water-- the blood of the city, as it were. Donatellas's VRBO is next to San Marco Square-- the Heart of Venezia. The canals are the arteries of Venezia -- in effect the roadways around the city. The canals provide access for services-- from medical to garbage pickup-- the canals draw all the tourist and the canals make Venezia one of the most unique places in the world. We loved our stay at Donatella's VRBO-- very comfortable and such easy access to all things Venezia. Her apartment was perfect for two people -- nice bedroom and a well stock kitchen. Two unexpected treats-- a patio out the back and a bakery down a flight of stairs. Todd S.

This apartment is located near St. Mark’s square and close to many good restaurants. Donatella was great to work with. She left a binder with instructions and recommendations and was easy to contact via WhatsApp. The lock can be a little tricky and it’s a good idea to use it while Donatella is there. The apartment is on the 3rd floor in American terms but it wasn’t difficult for my old knees. The kitchen is well stocked and I appreciated the carafe of cold water in the fridge. The bedroom is spacious and has a large wardrobe with plenty of hangers. The bathroom is a little tight, as is the shower but it worked for us and it was well stocked with soap and shampoo. We would definitely stay here again.

Donatella’s place was great! Location was perfect and so close to many sites, restaurants and shopping. Donatella was a great host, meeting us on site and providing excellent recommendations to food, activities, areas to visit and transportation tips. 5 out of 5!

Great location for everything we had planned for our 4 days in Venice. We enjoyed the charm and traditional feel of the apartment which was spacious and very clean. Donatella is a wonderful host who reached out to confirm our arrival details. She told us the best way to get from the airport then provided photos and a video to make sure we didn’t get lost once we were on foot. Likewise she gave us info to make getting to the train station stress free.

Great location, very convenient. The place was amazing! Very clean and welcoming. Private balcony was a bonus. And…it had air conditioning so you could cool down if needed. Highly recommend this place for vacation.

Comfortable and close to everything. Tiny street but directions and a review of Google maps got us there without trouble. Donnatella was a perfect host giving us valuable information from the first day. Perfecto!

I can't say enough about the location of this fantastic apartment. Especially for your first time in Venice it's exactly where you'd want to be. Yes - it's a bit crowded, but that means that you're close to everything. The apartment is spacious, clean and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. Donatella is excellent - always there when/if you need her and had lots of great suggestions for us. As another reviewer posted, the key/lock can be a bit tricky - make sure you practice before Donatella leaves. Overall, I would definitely stay here again - highly recommend!!

Wonderful host, spacious apartment, close to everything, will book this place again.

The place is so close to everything and the owner helped me in every way possible (from getting to to property, while I was there, to leaving). She’s a really sweet person.

The host Donatella WAS fantastic, detailed in how to reach and access the unit, and even sent videos! She made our stay enjoyable, the unit is centrally located near San Marco's Square, which made navigating your trip easy. The unit is spacious, clean, and very inviting. The patio was a great way to start your day with your morning cup of coffee. The only downside is it was not made clear that the unit was on the 3rd floor. Had this been made clear then we would have packed differently, but this is not the fault of the host, I do believe that this is just a different way of life than what we are used to on the other side of the Atlantic. What would have been a useful tip is to have known that we could have closed the wooden shutters in the bedroom so that we could sleep in later in the morning. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone visiting Venice, just pack a light and take a very small suitcase. Donatella is an excellent host, very helpful in all aspects, and responsive.

Incredible beautiful apartment with a wonderful terrace and everything you need! Great location just two short blocks from st marks square. Manager is super nice and helpful and has a lot of wonderful tips for eating and visiting areas that are not touristy and simply beautiful. We love Venice and this apartment made it even better. Great value ! Would definitely return. Grazie !

This little gem is right in the heart of Venice just a block or two from St Marks cathedral. We were told to get off at the San Marco vaporetto station but then discovered there are two. Turns out either one works and neither is appreciably closer than the other. We arrived after dark which was problematic because walking into the building is pitch black. Discovered later, in the daylight, that there is a wall switch just inside the door on the right which is on a timer to give you just enough time to climb to your apartment before the lights go out. We had a terrible time getting the key to work in the apt door but Donatella was in constant touch with photos showing how the key needs to be oriented as it is inserted. Thank goodness for flashlights on our phones. Have to admit we had trouble with the key every time-light or dark. Very strange locks. Also couldn’t figure out how to get the air conditioning to work so we just opened the windows and let the sounds of Venice envelope us.

There is nothing we would change about our stay at Donatello's. A wonderful hostess and accomodation!

My husband and I spent two nights in this lovely apartment right behind Saint Mark's square. The apartment was perfect location and gave us access to everything we wanted to see.

I wish I could have stayed 3 weeks!

Wonderful place to stay. The host greeted us and showed us around the accommodation. It is only a very little ways from San Marco. Shopping, restaurants and activities are within steps of the VRBO. Vaparetto only a little further away and Rialto bridge in easy walking distance.

It was a little tired, but everything worked and we enjoyed it

Donatella met us at the apartment and explained everything. She was also extremely responsive. The apartment was clean and comfortable and in an amazing location just steps from St Marks Square. It was a great find.

The apartment is simply gorgeous!! The host is amazing and we will be back!!

House was exactly what we were looking for very close to the main square and lots of restuarants. Easy access to boats.

We stayed for a week. Donatella our extremely friendly and helpful host gave us all the right advice and directions to make our trip more enjoyable. If one want to stay in a perfectly placed, comfortable, well fitted out, still very original Venetian apparent, this should be the one! Highly Recommended! gabi_maya

Gorgeous place just a couple blocks from St. Marks square!! So clean and well kept. We will def be returning once again! Donatella was the best host, she greeted us the moment we arrived and was very easy to communicate with throughout

If we are ever in Venice again we will stay here again. Great cimmunication with host, prime location, easy in and out access. Host was a great help with local transit options. Cant recommend enough.

The apartment has everything needed for a great stay in Venice, including an OUTSTANDING location very close to San Marco. Even a very nice outdoor space, where we had our morning coffee… Donatella was great, helpful all the way - a gret host. Highly recommended.

What a beautiful home base for exploring this very friendly and beautiful city. The apartment was super clean and extremely comfortable with loads of charm. The location was so easy to access from San Marco Piazza. Our host was easy to communicate with and incredibly helpful. If you are considering a trip to Venice I highly recommend this lovely apartment. Thank you, Donatella.

We loved staying here. The apartment is literally 2 minutes from San Marco and is very well situated for super markets, cafes, restaurants. The space was really clean and tidy and there was everything we needed; from loo roll, olive oil to herbal tea. The host was easy to communicate with and we had all the info we needed. We would both stay here again!

This charming apartment is blessed with a wonderful location just minutes from San Marcos square. Donatella was a great host and the apartment had everything we needed. The washing machine was very convenient with the patio for drying clothes quickly. The air conditioning held up to the late July heat. We recommend this apartment highly.

A beautifully furnished apartment with everything that is needed for a comfortable stay. Good mattress ( I have a bad back and slept comfortably), good shower, a well equipped kitchen, AC ( Venice was a hot oven during our visit, so it felt nice knowing you could put it on to cool the place off very quickly), and all of that literally a minute from St. Marco square. Donatella (accommodating, kind and cheerful) was prompt and helpful before our arrival and during our visit. An accommodation can make or break a stay in a new country/city; Donatella’s definitely made ours.

Donatella is a very attentive host. I was proposing to my girlfriend in Venice and she helped me set up the photography and the Gondola The apartment is bright airy with everything you need and steps from Saint Marks Square

So near to San Marco, but tucked away in a quiet Calle, this charming apartment was perfect for seeing the sights, then relaxing on the large balcony with a glass of wine. Well-stocked kitchen. Communication with Donatella was simple, so responsive, with lots of helpful advice. We’d definitely stay again.