this was perfect - we came for the venice film festival and wanted to stay near the center the city and action, but not immediately in San Marco Square. this place is a 10 minute walk to everything in Venice - S Marco Square, a million great bars and restaurants - and a 5 minute walk to the water taxi & vaporetto stop to get anywhere else. the apartment was perfect for 4 people, but could have slept 6 if necessary. was very clean and comfortable. only FYI's are that it's in a highly trafficked area, so if you want to be somewhere quiet, don't stay here during peak season; and you can hear the street noise a bit during the day, but that's true of almost every building in a main area of venice. would definitely recommend and stay again - amazing value for the price, especially if you split it with friends!!