I am very happy we chose Paolo's apartment as Venice is so crowded with tourists during the day it is not pleasant.
What you see in the photos is even better in real life.
There are many small shops and restaurants near by and a supermarket that stocks most things you will need.If you wish to cook all the ingredients you need are available from the small shops and the fish market that operates occasionally near the Palanca vaporetta stop.
We spent a couple of days traveling to the islands and wandering about, including a day at Lido beach.
Paola and his apartment was the highlight of our month in Italy.
San Marco is an absolute nightmare from 10am on, so I suggest you do it once then enjoy the islands, and relax in Paolo's apartment