The location of the apartment is good. It is about 20-25 min walk to St. Marks square and Rialto Bridge. It is close to a small grocery store which is very convenient and also to a few small eateries. There is air conditioning in the apartment, but it is only a single unit air conditioning which is located at the upper level hallway area. It doesn’t quite cool the living/kitchen area. You will need to open the windows to help cool the lower level for the summer heat. Alessandra’s assistant met us at the apartment and he let us in and showed where things were. He was prompt with text messaging. We have no issues with communication with him or Alessandra.