This is really a canal (rivers as the small canals are called) side view onto a lush garden. It’s peaceful yet close to the train station, ferry stop on the Grand Canal and walking everywhere. We loved staying away from St Marks Square but knowing it was all accessible on foot. Michele is a great host. He had Corina pick us up at the train station since he was away. She showed us to the apartment and gave us a map and ideas for what we should do and where we should eat. The apartment is spacious and has a well stocked kitchen with bread, milk, juice, coffee, etc. We met Michele a couple days later for an impromptu breakfast at a delicious local patisserie. Stay here!