The apartment is just how it is pictured. What may come as a surprise is that the apartment is huge for Italy! The best thing for us was finally a comfortable bed!! The area is quiet and seems far away but is not. The water taxi is 1 minute from the door! San Marcos square is about a 15 minute walk. The host provided a map with lots of suggestions for food and things to do. We did our laundry and hung it on the forth story clothes line which was fun. Loved our stay!