We had a really lovely 3 night stay in this stylish, air conditioned haven from the August heat and hectic crowds of San Marco. It is quiet, clean and cool with attention paid to details like kitchen and bathroom essentials and fresh croissants delivered to the door each morning. The apartment is so close to St. Marks square that you can be at the Basilica in about 4 minutes. You can lean out of the window and watch the Gondoliers in the Orseolo Basin. It is a short walk to the CO-OP supermarket and there is everything needed to cook in rather than eat out.. The photos of the apartment don't do it justice. It is bigger than it appears, recently refurbished but with the character of the original building especially in the ceiling. Meeting Grecia at Rialto was really easy. She gave us a very warm welcome to Venice and clearly cared that we had a good holiday. We really appreciated her local knowledge, especially on the top 3 Gelateria! Overall a very comfortable and convenient base to explore the city.