Claudia's place was beautiful and the views of the canal from the rooftop are amazing and much better than we expected they would be! This was our favorite part, being able to wake up in the morning and watch the city work, making deliveries and getting ready for the day. Such a unique way to experience life in Venice. We loved being close enough to San Marco plaza to walk to it quickly, however, we were not in a main touristy area and therefore got to enjoy the peacefulness of the city more. The market is very close by and there are some amazing restaurants right in the vicinity as well. This is an area where you will find nice shops, but not all the carts full of touristy items that you have in other parts of the city.