The apartment was just what we wanted. It is in a quiet part of town hidden away from the crowds of tourists but only a few minutes walk from Rialto Bridge. On the way and very nearby you have a supermarket and various town squares and restaurants. The apartment is on the top floor and there is no lift so it will put the "lug" into your luggage but you will love the place once you are in...and once you have unpacked the stairs become part of the Venice "vibe". The apartment is also, mercifully, only a few minutes walk from the Alilaguna boat-stop you arrive at. One thing I fell in love with was the view from the kitchen/diner. When you get up in the morning you owe it to yourself to make yourself a coffee, open the shutters, sit at the table and soak up that unique Venice view. Unlike a number of villas we have stayed at previously the apartment is fully equipped and Christina and Riccardo have clearly gone to great lengths to collate an eclectic but Venice themed DVD collection. Although prefect for us it is an apartment for no more than a couple. Great as a base for a few days stay but it would be too small if you were to bring a little one. We really enjoyed our stay and I know you will too 😀