This felt like the perfect apartment for a stay of any length in Venice. The rooms are large, with high ceilings, and well equipped. There are two bathrooms, each with walk-in shower. The apartment is on the top floor, so private and quiet. Air conditioning and shutters kept us cool in the height of summer.
Rosa gave us a warm welcome, all the info we could possibly need, and maps — so many maps! Cannaregio is a beautiful neighbourhood replete with shops, restaurants and heaps of authentic Venetian charm. To see it you'll need to step off the busy main thoroughfare — a route we used repeatedly to access the rest of Venice and its main attractions, but never tired of.
For many places you might want to visit, you should expect to walk for 15-20 minutes to reach a canal crossing, or simply take the Vaporetto from the nearby stop.
I recommend Rosa's place to anyone who can climb stairs and enjoys walking. With its many steep bridges, that's equally true of Venice itself. I am sure we'll be coming back here, for as long as we still have our own knees.