This apartment, one of three sharing a common entrance hallway, has been beautifully designed, with some lovely feature furniture and interior decoration. It is clean, and the directions provided by Marika are very clear, in what is a confusing city for the visitor! Marika's mother was there waiting for us when we arrived, which we very much appreciated.
It is in a perfect location for the Biennale, which was the purpose of our visit: easy walking distance from the Giardini and very close to the Arsenale, while still a quiet area of the historic Castello. Indeed, once we got our bearings, we were able to walk from the apartment to most places we wanted to visit, or to relevant water bus stops where necessary.
We tried some of the recommended local restaurants, and agree with previous guests that Jonny's, less than 5 minutes' walk from the apartment, is a great place to eat.