Chiara's flat was fabulous. It's literally about 10 steps from the base of the Rialto Bridge, with amazing views from the outstanding roof terrace. (The department store next door charges people lots of money for 15 minutes on their roof terrace. And the view from Chiara's terrace is better.) It is the perfect location for exploring Venice, especially if you're a first-timer. You can be in St. Mark's Square in 10 mins, Academia Bridge in 10 mins, and into the ever-enticing neighbourhood around the university in 10 mins. The bedrooms were bigger than we expected, and very comfortable. And the living room / dining room was very welcoming and a great place to relax. Chiara's flat is on the top floor (obviously -- there's a roof terrace) of a fairly tall building, so there are lots of steps whenever you come or go. But the climb was always worth it. Chiara's flat was a great place to spend our long weekend in Venice.