The apartment is a great place for having an authentic Venetian feel. The hosts are really cooperative and so are Fatima and Malika (the care takers for the place) who are accessible at all times. I doubt there will be a lot of places which offer the vistas that the apartment has to offer be it the grand canal or amazing sunset. The apartment is in a high storied building and is furnished elegantly. There is an elevator yet you have to climb stairs. All the effort to reach the place is worth it. San Marco is 30 min convenient walk (considering we had a stroller for our kid and we had to cross 6 bridges with stairs). All in all an amazing place in a beautiful city.