Silvia met us at the Vaporetto/boat stop San Samuele and it was a very short walk to the apartment. One floor up the stairs (no elevator). View of the small courtyard from this 2nd floor apartment defines the Venetian locale; that wonderful mix of yellows and oranges of the surrounding buildings in addition to the greens of the flora and topped off with one of those ubiquitous, but welcomed stone wells in the courtyard's center. Obviously the apartment is newly refurbished in a modern style. Neighborhood is quiet and private, without much foot traffic. It is a great jumping off point to explore Venice; short scenic walk to Rialto Bridge or Piazza San Marco as well as the boat stop being nearby. Door has a substantial updated lock as does the down stairs entry. Solid locking window shutters provides security. Only one small mirror in the bathroom, but well lit. On the negative side, the hot water has little capacity and is depleted quickly. Bathroom could have been cleaner. It is difficult to take a shower without getting the entire bathroom floor wet.