This apartment was an excellent home base for visiting Venice, with an emphasis on the word home. By staying in Castello, we felt as if we were temporary residents, rather than tourists. It's such a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, and most of the people we encountered in the area were locals. It also felt safe walking to and from the apartment, even late into the night. The apartment is very roomy, huge by Venice standards, and well equipped with everything we needed for cooking, laundry, etc. There are many charming touches throughout. The beds were very comfortable, and the linens and towels were fresh. Having air conditioning was wonderful. Proximity to the major sites and restaurants is reasonable. The vaporetto is about a 10-minute walk. I would recommend this apartment for anyone who would like to experience everyday Venice and who prefers to escape the crowds at the end of the day. I would look forward to staying there again if I return to Venice.