We were warmly met and given the ins and outs of the place. The apartment is just like the photos, clean, spacious and comfortable. It is in a quiet neighbourhood and it was very convenient to be right near the water taxi stop. The location my appear far from the main attractions but everything on Venice is closer than it looks. Plus the water taxi down the canal to St. Marks made for some cheap sight seeing. It was a great spot for me and my young family.