The apartment was perfect in every respect. Location could not be better - 1 min walk from a vaporetto stop on the Canale Grande (both the main lines 1 and 2, AND the boat from and to the airport - and very close also to the San Marco area. It was very quiet at night - stairs to 3rd floor are easily climbed - and the place is fully equipped for people wanting to prepare their own meals. however there also is a multitude of restaurants within easy walking distance. - One thing I can recommend - get a 2 or 3 day pass for the vaporetto / 'water bus' system. Fabulous way of getting around in Venice.