We looked at a lot of apartments in Venice and they looked quite old fashioned. By contrast this apartment is very modern and well appointed bright and airy with wooden beams, you could actually self cater in it if you wanted. The location is ideal it is off a small street in a quiet courtyard, 5 minutes from Rialto, and Strada Nuova and about 15 minutes from St Marks its very easy to get to anywhere quickly from here. This apartment makes a great base for a short break in Venice I would recommend it. The local contact Diego was efficient and helpful, met us and showed us around the apartment. A great long weekend. If you get a chance go to Osteria Dal Riccio Peoco in the small square at the bottom of Strada Nuova its a great bar to hang out in. I am sure that the listing said it had wifi but there is none which was a pity as many people don't have a guide book these days but use a tablet and the internet. There are quite a lot of steep stairs to the apartment.