If you want a quieter place not in the middle of all the tourist areas then you are in luck. Diana's place is very close to Cafe Dodo and the Jewish Ghetto. We have been to Venice twice before and stayed near San Marco......very busy and crowded. We have also stayed near Santa Maria where there were still quite a few people, but here you are surrounded by locals. Diana showed us where to shop, and a few places that are out of the way. This was our best trip yet. The apartment is on the first floor.....that means 1 for above the ground in Europe. Easy stairs, definitely not a problem. King size bed thank you! Laundry is available on the lower floor. Wifi for keeping in touch if you so desire too. The check in was super easy. If you are coming from the airport take the Ali Laguna boat Orange line from Marco Police Airport to Gillis stop. A very easy walk with luggage from there to the apartment. Also, if you don't want to use your phone data, just use Google maps and download the offline map for Venice. Even when you are in airplane mode your smart phone will still track you and you won't incur charges. Makes getting lost in Venice really difficult. Highly recommended place that I would come back too.