LA CASA DI SONIA APARTMENT, Venice

The apartment sits in a peaceful, non-touristy residential neighbourhood on a quiet canal. Essential services are within walking distance: a supermarket, bakery, greengrocer, and several trattorias and cafés are within 0.3-0.5 km. The Giardini della Biennale exhibition grounds are two minutes away, making this an ideal base for Biennale visitors. The nearest vaporetto stop (Giardini Biennale) is a 5-minute walk, connecting to lines 1, 2, 4.1, 5.1, and 6. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 19 km away; the recommended airport transfer is the Alilaguna Blu water bus to the Arsenale stop, followed by a short walk.

The apartment has two separate double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The fully equipped kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, moka pot, and all utensils needed for cooking. The living-dining area is comfortable and has a sofa and flat-screen TV. Additional amenities: washing machine, dryer (subject to availability), clothes rack, ironing facilities, heating, free toiletries, tea and coffee maker, and outdoor furniture for sitting by the canal. The apartment is on the ground floor - no stairs - which is helpful for heavy luggage. The host can provide a cot if needed. It is a non-smoking property.

The apartment is stocked with a kitchen complete with stove, fridge, microwave, and utensils, making it easy to prepare meals. The host often provides a welcome package with items such as bread, biscuits, jam, milk, juice, fruit, oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes wine. For dining out, there are several trattorias within a one-minute walk (Ristorante Ai Tosi Grandi, 0.5 km), as well as pizzerias and cafés within 0.5 km. A Coop supermarket is a 10-minute walk away for groceries. The seating area by the canal provides a pleasant spot for outdoor dining.