Nina's apartment is ideally situated in the Dorsoduro district, just minutes from the Zattere vaporetti stop and very close to Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim museum, and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and an easy walk to St. Mark's Square. Dorsoduro is a much less congested area than San Marco; we were glad we chose this area to escape from the hustle and bustle. We felt we had the best of both worlds -- more tranquil in the daytime but great nightlife. Nina met us at the water taxi, and made us feel very welcome. The space is clean and comfortable, with thoughtful amenities such as coffee pods for the espresso machine and a variety of toiletries in the bathroom. Nina's courtyard is quite large by European standards, very beautiful. We also enjoyed our coffee in the morning just outside the front door, sitting on the wall of the canal watching the world go by! :-) Highly recommend, and wish we could have stayed longer.