Upon arriving at Fondamente Nove from the water bus my partner and I got turned around thanks to google maps. However Emanuela was quick to rescue us and show us to the place. We were always met with a smile which goes along way when you are in a country and know no one! Yes, there are many stairs to the apartment but the view would not be what it is if the apartment was on the first floor. A great location that is central but not so immersed that we were kept up late at night.