My sister and I were extremely pleased with our stay at Pierantonio and Gloria's apartment. It is extremely spacious (much bigger than we needed!), very nicely kept, with a large kitchen and one of the best showers in Italy! The view out of the living room window is unmatched, it overlooks a beautiful little canal and bridge and is a peaceful refuge in the midst of a busy city. We had no issues walking to any of the places we wanted to visit, and usually preferred to walk over taking the (crowded as sardines and pricey) water taxis. It was fun to stay in a "non-touristy" neighborhood, and there were several guidebooks and maps in the apartment to help us find our way. Pierantonio's assistant Christine was very helpful, even texted us a couple days before we arrived to warn us about a transportation strike that could have impacted our travel plans. And due to the strike that shut down the water taxis, Christine, Pierantonio and his son met us at the train station and carried our luggage over several bridges to get to the apartment. We were grateful for the help and loved every minute in Venice. Be sure to check out the bakery next to the nearest square to the apartment, the pastries are amazing! And be sure you have GPS capabilities on your phone, it is a lifesaver in navigating Venice's "streets!"