This is a wonderful place to stay! Larisa met us at the traghetto stop from the airport, led us ten minutes to the flat and advised us on where to eat, etc., marking it all on a map provided. The location is quiet, feels very local, IE, few if any tourists visible, and is still full of neighborhood life--cafes, bars, shops, and evocative campos to hang out in and try to feel Italian. At the same time, it's just minutes to get to the famous sights. We walked everywhere. The incredible and I think probably unique part of the apartment is the platform open to the canal. Gondolas go by all day, at arms length or closer. Our daughter had the time of her life watching and bantering with the gondoliers and so did we. The flat is comfortable, immaculately clean and warm in cold weather--a welcoming place to return after a long day out. I highly recommend a stay here.