For the right travelers this is a great location. Venice requires a LOT of walking and stairs. Anna's instructions upon arrival were very good. She met us exactly where she said she'd be. Her introduction to the unit was perfect. The unit is well equipped and very clean and neat. It's location is excellent. The Academy Bridge is just a block away, and there is a vaporetto stop right there. Some nice shopping right on her street. And the vaporetto can take you to the central shopping near the Rialto Bridge in just a few minutes. The Rialto Bridge is also a common meeting point for walking tours you may choose to take. Food in Venice was excellent but if you are there for a longer stay, the kitchen is good and there is a good grocery near by.

Only downsides to her place: it has two bedrooms on different floors, but only one bathroom, so if there's more than one couple, someone will be climbing stairs. Bed and bath on one floor, bed and kitchen on the other floor. But no place to sit and relax except kitchen table. It does have a rooftop balcony but it is at the top of a third flight of very steep stairs and through a very low doorway onto maybe a 30 square foot balcony.

Overall: If you are looking for a nice, safe, clean place to use as a base of operations in Venice, this is a great choice. If you are looking for a spacious place to lounge around, you will find it tight.