Two nice surprises were strong air conditioning and fast wifi. Paola and her family kept our luggage until it was time for us to pick it up and go to bus station. Being very close to water ferry stop is immensely helpful in Venice, as others have noted. There are many steps to get up to the apartment, but I think something of this nature is unavoidable in Venice! It is not a easy city to navigate or disability friendly. I would definitely suggest staying at this apartment for a trip to Venice.