This is a really great place to stay. We were there for 10 days & enjoyed every moment. I cannot recommend it more strongly. The apartment is very centrally located in thé Dorsaduro district (6-7 mins from Academia), but it is nevertheless quiet and isolated from tourists. However , to reach the apartment, I would definite recommend taking the vaporetto from the bus/train station and to get down at the Ca Rezzonica stop. This is definitely more convenient than walking from the train/bus station and having to cross several bridges lugging your suitcases.