We felt very lucky to be able to stay in such a wonderful apartment, looking down onto a picturesque bridge and watching the activities on the canal below. The apartment really is right in the thick of life in Venice, with restaurants and little shops all around, and just five minutes' walk from St Mark's square. We arrived by train and took the vaporetto to the nearest stop which is only two minutes' walk away. We bought a tourist map for €3 when we arrived, which was invaluable. There is a food store not far from the apartment, and we did not find the prices particularly high. Restaurant prices are very variable, though, so shop around!