this is a wonderful experience that lets you see a totally different side of Venice. it is a more charming, residential area. Still, the nearest restaurants are only a 5 minute walk through a lovely area and so many great restaurants & bars are close. it takes about 25-30 min to walk to San Marco, but it is a beautiful walk. make sure you bring a bottle of wine to enjoy the balcony. the apartment is very spacious and the living room was especially wonderful to have on the evening we got rained inside. Many thanks to Piero for being so nice and communicative!