The accommodations were excellent -very clean and very spacious. The location is superb -close to the vaparettos, close to the major sites but far enough off the main walkway that prices for food were not tourist prices. The best part -after enduring the 96 stairs up to our apartment-is the 12 more stairs to the outside patio at the top of Venice where you can enjoy a glass of wine and spectacular views of the city, where except for the spires of the many churches-you are at one of the highest points in Venice-giving you a breathtaking 360 degree view. I would highly recommend staying at this historic villa.