This was our first visit to Venice, but won't be our last! Laura's apartment is in the heart of the Rialto. It was a great location to explore all the neighborhoods of Venice. There is the San Silvestri vaporetto stop a few minutes from the apartment although the main red line 2 Rialto stop requires a walk over the very crowded bridge. But when you are coming and going with your luggage, San Silvestri will get you where you need to go. Luca who met us near the apartment was very helpful and gave a lot of advice about Venice. He also helped bring up the luggage (it is a 3 story walkup). The apartment is close to the market and lots of cheese and salumi shops as well. There is a wonderful little enoteca right by the apartment that has Amarone tastings. The apartment was clean, spacious and has 2 lovely balconies for coffee in the morning or an apertif in the evening. The kitchen is appointed well enough to make lunches, dinner. You will enjoy your stay here, and it is a good value.