The location was walking distance to the train station as well as the people mover to the cruise port. We chose to take a water "bus" since we hard our luggage and the walk was very short from the stop. If I recall there were no steep stairs. Check in was super easy. The house was just perfect. It was the ideal Venetian immersion experience. I loved the neighborhood and the charm. The room itself had a pretty little private patio. It is one of my favorite Airbnb stays ever.