The location was ideal (close to boat transportation both to the airport and through Venice in general...but not in the centre of the tourist mess around St.Marks), the view was lovely (the Giudeccia Canal right outside the window) and the flat itself was comfortable, stylish and roomy. Andrea was a thorough and thoughtful host who told me everything I needed to know after meeting me at the boat stop. Other than that, be prepared to bring or buy rubber boots or you may step into a few centimeters of water outside the front door! (part of the charm I would say.)