Our stay at Roberto's place was perfect for our 4.5 day stay in Venice. Roberto sent very clear instructions on how to get to his place (15 minutes walking from the train station) and Carla was at the apartment to greet us. Carla is very gracious and welcoming! She oriented us to the apartment and surrounding area. It is easy to find the apartment anytime because it is located in a courtyard directly across from the Basilica Dei Frari. The Rialto Bridge and San Marcos square area are packed with tourists, and Roberto's place is a 10 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. When you look at a map of Venice, it looks like sites are far, but they are easily walkable. We only used the expensive Vaporetto one day (24 hour pass) to visit Murano and Burano, a day I highly recommend! Returning to the apartment, you transition from being a tourist to the more relaxed and more typical experience of living in Venice as you walk around the apartment neighborhood shops and restaurants with gondolas moving through the canals and people out for a evening walk. We took beautiful pictures of Venice on evening walks in the apartment neighborhood. The apartment is decorated with Murano glass lighting and a wonderful traditional design but with all modern conveniences. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. And as if that isn't enough, the apartment has a large bathroom with a bathtub with large shower, and great water pressure, a rare find in a traditional apartment! If you are looking for an opportunity to experience Venice at home and as a tourist, Roberto's place is perfect!