We fly stand-by and ended up heading to Venice unexpectedly. I was able to book this place 12 hours in advance, and it was ready to go on time. My favorite part was the location. There is a quiet restaurant with outdoor seating within site of the front door, so we had dinner their (with our kids) one night, then sent the kids back to the apartment and shared a bottle of wine outside at the restaurant. It was so lovely to be able to have a date with my husband while on a family trip! Great communication and amenities. Would book again if we ever end up back in Venice!