Okay, this would have been a five star review, even if the location hadn't proven to be a visit saver! The apartment is so wonderfully ideal, I started wondering what it might cost to own a place in the area! Haha! Due to my unfamiliarity with Venice, I booked the place thinking it was in the heart of the action - best mistake I have ever made! This is in an area that is the perfect balance of being a more residential (local) area and still having extremely cool shops all around! After making our way through the crowds at Piazza San Marco, Rialto, etc. being able to return to the relative peace of the San Polo neighborhood, and particularly the altana atop the apartment, were an indescribable blessing! Truly a great, great stay in a wonderful apartment/location! I would highly recommend and will certainly be checking availability any time I want to visit Venice! Brilliant!