Aristide's place is exactly what the pictures showed. The beds were clean and comfortable. The shower is nice, but small and some members in our group had difficulty regulating the water temperature. We had some difficulty getting to the apartment based on the directions we were given, so I would suggest researching the canal routes before your come. We also experienced some discomfort with mosquito bites (from keeping the windows open when it was hot inside) and with a foul smell when we turned the water on. But these are hopefully temporary issues. We loved the location of Aristide's place and still had a great time in Venice!