We really can't recommend this apartment highly enough. It is very large, well appointed, and in a great location--close enough to everything but just enough off the beaten path to allow you to get away from the press of tourists in central Venice. There were nice little touches in the apartment, like wrapped slippers and packets of cotton pads, q-tips, and a small nail file. In terms of the location, there's a great wine bar next door that serves outstanding food, and Alessandro also recommended some fine restaurants fairly close. And speaking of Alessandro, he was a fantastic host. He accommodated our desire to check in early, met us and walked us to the apartment, and spent time giving us some great advice on how to truly enjoy Venice, a city he knows well and clearly loves. He also helped arrange a luggage carrier to assist us getting to and from the apartment (which we recommend over trying to lug large luggage yourself--well worth the money.) Finally, he told us about the express bus to the airport, which worked beautifully. We are already planning our return and would like to stay in the apartment again. Our final word of advice to travelers--which has nothing to do with the apartment--is leave yourself a great deal of time at the airport if you are flying home from Venice, especially in high season; it's pretty chaotic.