The apartment really is waterside and is full of character. There is a very handy supermarket round the corner which made self catering easy. Sandra and Monica were very responsive. The flat has powerful heating so even if its a bit chilly when you arrive, it will warm up quickly. The bed is very comfortable and the apartment is very charming and quietly located. Venice is very walkable so its only about a 10 min walk to the Rialto bridge or St Marks square. The closest vaporetti stop is Ospedale which is only a few mins away. We loved it and only wished we could have stayed longer - the flat not the Ospedale!