Wonderful and cozy apartment not far from a wine store and some restaurants on a canal. About a 20 minute walk to St. Marks Square OR you can walk 5 minutes to a water taxi and ride there. This ride will be 20 minutes also but you will get to see many beautiful sights while riding comfortably (at least in the fall). I suggest getting the Venezia Card and adding unlimited public transport. You will be able to ride all of the water taxis with no further charge.