Martina's flat is beautiful and perfectly located a few steps away from the historic Ponte di Rialto, and also near enough to all the fun shopping and sightseeing that Venice has to offer. Being on San Polo rather than San Marco, it was a little quieter and easier to find places that weren't so "touristy." There is no A/C but instead some powerful fans, and with the windows open, it is perfectly balmy, even in the dead heat of July. The windows and balcony do face the street so it can be hard to sleep if noise bothers you a great deal, but we had no problem. The apartment was well-equipped and of course Martina herself is a wonderful resource! Not only did she help us from the Rialto Mercato station, she was constantly available to give us recommendations and suggestions during our short time in Venice. Grazie Martina!