Our host, Isabella , was excellent and gave us suggestions for Venice that made a nice trip into a great trip! She has a lot of knowledge about Venice and was always responsive. The apartment is grand and historical and we were able to escape busy life and relax. Summertime is very warm in Venice, so we used the air conditioners in the bedrooms. Everything is within walking distance from the apartment. Our 2 children (11 &15) enjoyed “mask making”a few doors down from the apartment. Be aware that you have to climb stairs to the 3rd floor to enter the apartment .