This apartment was everything my family could have wanted and more. The location was superb, away from the crowds of tourists. The surrounding streets were tranquil and so wonderful for morning, afternoon or evening strolls. If you wanted to see the mass crowds you could easily find them - but we loved being tucked away from all that and experiencing Venice like locals. It was pure magic to experience Venice in this way. The local restaurants were fantastic with friendly service and welcoming to children (even though we didn’t see many foreign families like us). We hope to return to Masha’s place again.