We LOVED the location and sleeping with the windows open to hear all of the sounds of Venice.....but if you prefer quiet this may not be your spot. Italians do not sleep! lol. We love the authentic experience of being in a flat vs a hotel. Finding the flat was a bit like being in the Amazing Race but the details provided made it easy enough. As stated in other reviews the flat is a bit dated and could use a little love but we were rarely there in an effort to soak up as much of Venice as we could. There is a super cute hotel bar right outside the door with the most inviting bartender ever! Andrea was very responsive and even booked us a private water taxi very late on our last nights stay. We did not bring any rain gear but will the next time we visit Venice ....it was raining sideways on our departure. This is a beautiful little nook of Venice and will stay in this location again!! God Bless!