At first I was a bit distraught at how old the apartment felt; I quickly realized that is what makes Venice special and unique. It’s like living in the past. The apartment was truly beautiful and had the most amazing view. The only reason I gave four and not five stars is because it did not seem five star quality due to it not being as clean as I hoped. There was a lot of grime in the bathroom and leftover food still in the refrigerator. The shower also did not get very hot. That being said, this apartment was outstanding and a truly authentic Venetian experience.