Our stay at Nicoletta's apartment was amazing. Her place is very nicely updated while still keeping the original authenticity. The location is perfect, outside of the main tourist routes. You definitely fell like you are staying in a local neighborhood while still being close enough to everything you want to see. The view out the living room window is incredible, looks right down on one of the canals. You get to see gondolas and boats cruise by all day. I would stay at her place over a high end hotel any day!