We absolutely loved our stay at La Finestra sulle Beccarie. We began our trip to Italy in Venice, and wow -- what a start! The guesthouse is incredibly comfortable -- a common area of large table and kitchen held self-service drinks, snacks, and yogurts (as well as glassware and silverware). A small balcony at this level provides a unique vantage over a small canal.
Our room was on the next floor up, and was just beautiful. It exceeded our expectations based on what we'd seen online -- a comfortable bedroom, dressing areas, and a large bathroom. It was incredibly comfortable and good for settling in for a few days.
The roof deck was the capper -- just upstairs from our room, it provided 360 views of Venice. With both loungers and an outdoor sofa, we enjoyed morning coffee as well as pre-dinner prosecco throughout our stay.
The location was excellent. It was very easy to get to from the vaporetto, even through the fog of jet lag. Just a few minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge in San Polo, we found it to be a relief from the more crowded area on the other side of the bridge.
Our host was very kind -- extremely welcoming and ensuring that we were acquainted with our room and the space. We were very grateful for the bottle of prosecco that he welcomed us with!
As a new property with few reviews when we'd booked, I'd worried this guesthouse was too good to be true. In fact, it exceeded my initial expectations. I highly recommend it, and hope to return someday!