My husband and I thought the apartment was wonderful and in great condition - spotless and beautifully decorated, it had more than everything we needed to be comfortable, and was larger than we expected. The neighborhood is very quiet and residential, around ten minutes walk to two vaporetto stops and the center of the Castello neighborhood, and around 20-30 minutes walk to San Marco, Rialto and the main touristy center of Venice. This is great if you want to get the feel for a local neighborhood and avoid the crowds, which can be a bit overwhelming in Venice. Communications with Antonella were easy, quick, and clear. The only downsides - both relatively minor - were that the internet connection was spotty at times, and while the bed was plenty big enough for two, it wasn't quite as comfortable as we hoped. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you Antonella!