I was unsure as an American traveler which neighborhood I would prefer and would be the best fit for me. Thankfully I chose this property. I absolutely loved it and loved the neighborhood. It was close to everything you wanted to do if you want to do the touristy things and it is also very close to all the very local places. The communication and reception was perfect. Ricardo made sure that I was picked up at the appropriate water station and we had porters for the bags which he arraigned for my departure. I stayed for a month so each week Barbara had the apartment cleaned and sheets were changed and the towels were fresh and new. The most important thing for me was to have a view and a terrace where I could sunbathe. This property offers everything that you could ever want and I believe it is in the greatest neighborhood. I will book again anytime. note, right now they are doing construction on the building beside the apartment so they start at 8 AM and it is a bit loud. So adjust your schedule accordingly. But it is a beautiful space with a rooftop overlooking a canal which is very hard to find in Venice. I would come back any time!