The apartment is in a perfect location. A 2-minute walk to restaurants, a gelateria, and shops. Away from the main tourist areas, feels like you are living like a local. My favorite part was stepping outside the building around 9 pm and hearing all the families chatting from their open windows and the clinking of plates. It very much makes you feel like you are part of the neighborhood.
A five-minute walk brings you right to the tourist areas so if you want to be in the hub of it you aren't far at all. The apartment itself is right on one of the canals. We enjoyed leaving the windows open and the breeze to flow through because Venice in July is quite humid. A portable air conditioner is provided and did a great job.
Valentina and family are exceptional hosts. We arranged an airport pickup since we were arriving after dark. Valentina gave us tips on where to go during our stay. When I lost my wallet she called around to places I had been asking if it had been turned in. Though I never did find it, her assistance was above and beyond and very much appreciated.
We would stay again!