Mario's apartment was in a nice and quite area of Venice. My husband and I enjoyed that aspect of the place, as we didn't like being around too many tourist. It was only about a 20 minute walk from downtown shops and restaurants. We struggled with the apartment itself because there is no air conditioning. We knew that it was going to be hot and expected this, but only a small fan was supplied and we couldn't even use it. There was only one plug that worked in the bedroom and it was being used for the router. lol Besides this the apartment was fine. Be aware that there are a TON of mosquitos. You cannot close the windows because it is so hot during the summer and they eat you alive.