Massimo's flat is located in a beautiful Venetian building and is large and spacious with canal views. The building is currently undergoing renovation at the moment and it's worth noting that the building work can be very noisy and starts early in the morning. The apartment is comfortable but somewhat dated, it hasn't been refurbished since the nineties and this is evident in the state of some of the fixtures and furnishings. There is also a lack of basic amenities like a kettle and dishcloths and towels are minimal. The apartment is in a beautiful residential area of Cannaregio, next to the Jewish Ghetto and many good local restaurants. I travel to Venice a lot and for me, it is a great area to stay if you want to see the real Venice, away from the tourist traps of San Marco, but it is still walking distance to all the key sites.