I am still dreaming of the views of the Grand Canal from this apartment! Impossible to recommend highly enough - everything is even better than it appears in the photos. Lovely, safe, convenient... such a wonderful sense of place. We enjoyed 5 days and although we hit all the 'tourist' sights, our favorite time was coming back to our home away from home, our adopted neighborhood and all it had to offer. Valeria is an exceptional host who goes out of her way to ensure that you have a great stay. Guests with limited mobility may find the flights of stairs a challenge. Otherwise, I can't imagine staying anyplace else in Venice.