If you are staying in Venice, do yourself a favor and stay here. It is a lovely apartment with a beautiful garden in a great part of Venice. It is the perfect place to come home to after a day wandering around the city. You are within minutes of St. Mark's Square, Rialto and anywhere else you want to go, but far enough away that you don't have to worry about swarms of tourists everywhere when you go home. The check in process was easy and our host Francesco took the time to familiarize us with the area and answer any questions we had. there are some great restaurants nearby as well as some bars, cafes and a grocery store. You can't ask for a better location or value!