The apartment is exactly as pictured. It is located on one of the few streets in Venice that has nightlife --- cafes, bars, young people hanging out on the canal and enjoying drinks. The advantage of staying in Cannaregio is that you are staying where the locals actually live, even though you are a little further from St. Mark's Square. As others have written, you do have to climb many steps to reach it (54 to be exact) but the high ceilings, dramatic entryway, and wonderful natural light make it more than worth it. There is air conditioning in both the living area and the bedroom.