We so enjoyed our stay here. We were met by Cristal exactly on time as we got off the vaporetto at fundamonte nova. She guided us to the apartment, just about 3-4 Manhattan blocks--less than a 10 minute walk. She showed us the amenities of the apartment, and helpfully there were also a number of guidebooks and maps. The loft is beautiful; spacious, impeccably clean, well appointed (mod cons: dishwasher, ac, laundry, wifi, etc) and very quiet. There is regular gondola traffic in the canal outside which only adds to the charm. There is a bakery around the corner and a grocery a few blocks away. It's easy to walk everywhere, or to take a vaporetto. We went to Murano (only 2 stops away) and Lido (about 5-6 stops). N. B., make sure your travel arrangements to Venice get you there before 7pm to avoid a 50 euro meeting/check in surcharge. You will need to check out at 10am. There is less flexibility with check in/checkout times, but overall the experience of this serene and unique loft makes it very worthwhile. Also, check out the Biennial, if you like art--it is incredible.