This apartment was right in the thick of Venezia--over the Rialto market and an easy walk to a vaparetto stop. You waste no time jumping right into the street scene out of the front door. At night it can be quite noisy if there is a crowd at the nearby cafe, but we got used to it by the second night (and kept our windows shut). Convenience is the key thing here. Also, comfortably slept 5 of us, with my husband and I sharing a pull out couch which wasn't too bad, but that meant there wasn't a 'hang out' space for the whole family. The bathroom layout required a little getting used to and the shower is very narrow. Having soap in the house would be a nice touch, as well.