We never thought in our dreams that we would be able to find, let alone afford, an apartment for the four of us. We all had privacy, the bed linens were crisp and clean, and there was fig tree and grape vines in the garden. Yes, there was actually a garden. Location, location, location! We were in an area where Venetians still live. Our nicest walk was through the Jewish quarter, away from the areas overrun by tourists. There were some mosquitoes, but we know that is part of staying in Venice. We bought a product at the pharmacy to take away the itch. This was a great place for a family of four.