Venice in the Winter is magical and this apartment is the perfect apartment to use as a base for exploration. The positives: warm and cozy, spectacular views of the Grand Canal, close to Vaparetto stops, plenty of restaurants and shops closeby, comfy bed and comfortable sofas in the living room. The apartment is located in a "real" neighborhood and is secure and the area feels safe. The bathroom and kitchen are compact but adequate. We enjoyed the good internet connections. Vale was very responsive and helpful when we missed our flight connection in Paris and arrived 4 hours later than planned. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!