I think this place is better than the pictures let on.
The balcony is an amazing place to sit, and there’s even a second, tiny balcony with a different view. There’s also multiple windows around the place, all with different views of the piazza and surrounding buildings.
It’s in a relatively quiet part of Venice, away from where most of the tourists are. And as anyone who’s been to Venice knows, it can be difficult to get around.
The walk from the vaporetto stop is short, which is a huge plus. Yes, there are a couple of small bridges with steps, and there are steps going up to the apartment — but honestly I’m not sure you’re going to find many places in Venice that don’t involve steps. It’s part of the price you pay for being there, and it’s why people recommend you don’t bring heavy luggage.
Of course if you do have heavy luggage, like I said — it’s a pretty short walk, compared to how far inland you’d have to go to reach a lot of places.
The walk to St. Mark’s Square is also very short. And since that’s probably the main tourist attraction, having it close is a big plus. It’s especially nice because you’ll be able to visit it at night when most of the crowds are gone.
Anyway, I found the place to be very comfortable, and I’d highly recommend staying here over getting a room in a hotel where all the tourists are. Venice can get incredibly crowded, so being in a spot that’s away from them is a big plus.