Barbara's apartment is wonderful! Old world charm, views of the canals - it truly is the perfect spot for a homebase in Venice! When we got to Venice, Barbara's assistant was ready to meet us and take us to the apartment. Everything worked well, and she was even able to provide a crib for our infant daughter. As far as location, the apartment is close to the main areas (literally minutes walking to the Piazza San Marco) but off on a more quiet street to avoid significant noise. It really suited our needs for 3 bedrooms to house our group of 5 adults and an infant. The rooms are spacious, and we felt very comfortable as a group. I would not hesitate to go back on our next visit to Venice! Thank you Barbara!