We were so happy we booked this apartment. Ilaria was always quick to respond. She recommended a private taxi or the water bus to get to the apartment. We took the 5.2water bus from the station to the Ospedale stop and from there it was a 5 minute walk or so to the meeting point. Dmitri and Valentina met us in the square and showed us to the apartment. They went through a map to show us where we were and pointed out sights of interest/restaurants. It was lovely to sit at the kitchen window and watch the water taxis and gondolas go by. We were able to access St Mark's and the Rialto Bridge within 10-15 minutes on foot. A grocery store was nearby. We would grab a cornetto from Rosa Salva on the square and start our day. There are restaurants on the square as well to have a meal or enjoy a drink. Great location to access the sites, but removed enough to escape the masses. Also, great respite from the heat (great AC)! We were also given info on how to get to the airport by waterbus. The water bus station was about a 10 minute walk with our luggage, and then a 25-30min boat ride to the airport. Beautiful flat, great directions, amazing stay.