Wow! This apartment is magnificent. The absolute best part was the balcony, which fit 2, right over the Grand Canal. There is a shade, so you can sit out sipping coffee or wine in both the sun and the rain. It is walking distance to everything, a water taxi stop is right out the front door, the kitchen was well-equipped and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable. The bedroom windows are on a side canal, and can be a bit loud at night and there were mosquitoes (common, I hear). But, again. Wow, the view cannot be beat and worth that small inconvenience. Mariacaterina's mother welcomed us when we arrived and Mariacaterina was a very responsive host. If we are lucky enough to return to Venice, we hope to stay in Mariacaterina's apartment again!