Staying in this apartment is a perfect way to visit Venice. Although centrally located in the San Marco district and only a few blocks from St. Mark's square, it's quiet and secure. It has seven windows overlooking a small canal, and we had fun looking down on the tourist-loaded gondolas and hearing the hokey but fun Venetian accordions and singers drifting by. Roberta is a wonderful host. She met us at the vaporetto dock, helpfully pointed out the best bakeries, food stores and restaurants and then gave us a thorough orientation to her apartment. From the day we booked the place, she was instantly responsive by text and continued to be so while we were there. If we return to Venice, this will be our home.