This is a wonderful apartment in a very authentic area of Venice, with a nice mixture of local people and tourists eating out in the same restaurants. It felt laid back and easy to relax when walking around the streets. If you need to get back into the tourist rush the Rialto bridge is just a 10-15 minute walk away. The apartment has easy access from both the and train station for arrivals and departures. The fifth floor view was far better than we expected. Also the experience of staying in a 16th century palace was quite special. If you have a literary bent, read the Aspern Papers by Henry James. The setting of the novel is based on the garden and palace in which the apartment is situated! There's a lovely grocery store just across from the apartment and many fine, local restaurants. We would definitely stay here again. Two things to keep in mind, it is a fifth floor walkup so if you do not like stairs you might be unhappy with the place. but we found the view worth the climb.