This is a real Italian apartment and having previously lived in Italy with my husband and family I have experience of suburban life there. It is comfortable with all you're likely to need from a holiday home. The electricity circuit did short when we had both hob plates on as well as the kettle but this is normal in Italy and was soon rectified by our host. The church bells chime up to 4 times a day but we loved them and the morning ones became a gentle reminder that it would soon be time to get up. There is aircon in both bedrooms and in the sitting/dining room plus radiator central heating. The window shutters are great for keeping out the sunlight if you want them to. The area is quiet for the most part but as it is near to an elementary school you do hear the children on weekday mornings but as we were usually getting ready to go into Venice proper this was fine. The tram stop is an easy five minute walk from the apartment and the tram runs right into the main transport hub of Venice. We bought a seven day travel and museum pass for our stay that we could use on the tram, bus and vaporetto networks. All in all an economical and enjoyable place to stay. I would recommend it!