Location, location, location. On the Grand Canal. Quiet apartment in a very quiet corner of the neighborhood. Yes, the Grand Canal has its sounds, including an occasional ambulance, but they quickly become white noise. It rained one night while we were there, and the sound of the rain on the canal was fabulous. Cannaregio, the neighborhood where Laura's apartment is located, is our favorite neighborhood. Worth exploring, especially the far end of it. Finally, the apartment is a piece of old Venice, and if you like that, you will love it there. The kitchen is good enough, although we don't cook with teflon, so we ate mostly raw foods. Our best meal was in the apartment after a trip to the Mercato Rialto, where we bought the best mozzarella we've ever eaten, basil, tomatoes, avocados, baguettes and peaches. We opened a bottle of wine and ate overlooking the Canal, surrounded by beautifully restored frescoes. Perfection.