As many other reviewers have stated, this place is great because it is away from tourist-congested areas, while still being walkable to all the best parts of Venice. The apartment was very spacious. Keeping in mind that Venice is a very old city, the apartment is about as modern as you could expect with good AC units, nice bathrooms, and a washer and dryer to use. The host was very accommodating of our flight delays and didn't act in the least put out as some hosts do :)