This is home is extremely exceptional because there are a very few homes DIRECTLY on the Grand Canal on the ground floor. It's amazing to look out your windows and see the water right outside, hear the splashing of the waves and the occasional opera from a gondola. Another advantage to this home is that it is off the intense tourist path yet close enough (15 minute walk) to major attractions. The design of the apartment was impeccable - the modern furniture and artwork were chosen with care, love, and taste. Also, we used the Peggy Guggenheim Museum almost as an extension of the apartment. Since it was right next door, we popped over there a couple times a day to have a coffee in the garden and enjoy the artwork at short relaxing intervals.