The place was just what we hoped for. It had the feel of the quintessential Italian apartment and neighborhood. The walk up to the third floor with heavy luggage was daunting (the baggage lift was broken), but once up there it was nice. There were three shared bathrooms, all very clean. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a sink. We do wish we had had towel racks. The noise from the street was fairly quiet during the day, but after about 8, the restaurant below our room on the street was somewhat loud. It quieted after 11. At night, other than the occasional squawking seagull from the canal just two blocks away, and a few singing revelers, it was quiet. Antonio was a great host and our breakfast was good (fresh pastries, yogurt, fruit, and a great little coffee machine that served cappuccinos, Americanos, and espressos. The location was fantastic...close to the fish/fruit market, a vaporetto stop and the Rialto bridge.