This was a really neat apartment in the heart of Venice. The location, overlooking a small canal on one side and a garden on the other, was perfect for us. Once we got oriented, it was an easy walk to either the station in one direction or San Marco in the other, maybe 10 minutes either direction. While the courtyard and entryway could use a little TLC, the apartment itself was a wonderful mix of old world charm and modern touches. Two very nice, updated bathrooms were a big plus for our family of 5. The large living/dining area gave us lots of room to stretch out. The “master” bedroom double bed is in need of a mattress upgrade, but we just put one of our kids in it who didn’t know the difference. Lots of nice, professional designer touches throughout. Our only complaint was that the communication with our host was a little sporadic, and his contact with the key arrived an hour late. He was very apologetic, but it was cause for some brief anxiety.