The apartment is in a quiet area, which is great as downtown Venice can get extraordinarily busy. It's about 20-25 minute easy walk to St Marco but 5 minute walk to water bus stop with regular boats to the islands and anywhere along the Grand canal that you might want to go to. There's a great small restaurant near by. Veronica is a lovely and friendly hostess who couldn't be more helpful. I would recommend this as a place to stay if going to Venice.