It was a beautiful location situated right on a canal with gondolas passing by every 5 minutes, some gondoliers singing beautifully. We met a friend of Michele promptly as planned to pick up the key. Once in the apartment, we enjoyed the air conditioning, canal views, and a complimentary toast of prosecco. There is a lot to see in Venice and many streets to wander. This is a home base approaching perfection, and it made our trip to Venice so much more relaxing and accessible.