Our stay in Venice was fantastic, complimented by Irene's lovely apartment with canal views. The apartment was clean, the bed was comfortable, and there was plenty of space for two people. Irene was a pleasure and getting to and from the apartment from the train station was relatively easy with 2 suitcases (you'll just need to cross a few manageable bridges). The area is quiet and full of restaurants and bars, that Irene gave us a full guide of which was very helpful, while communication with Irene was easy and reliable. Try a Spritz, walk the back streets instead of the main streets, and look for Cicchetti food and Prosecco.