The apartment is located in an amazing area, close to everything you may need, restaurants, stores, and main attractions, walking distance to all major sites and boat bus very close if you don't want to walk. The area itself was incredibly safe and felt even more so because the apartment is located behind a barbed wire gate in which your neighbors are the guard of finance (local police or something of the sort). The shower is a little inconvenient for a taller person however not a deal breaker at all. The air conditioning is amazing in the apartment and that is a big plus especially in the summer months. Laura was a pleasure and great help, responded right away to any questions, met us outside to guide us to the apartment and offered good tips on where to eat and what to see/how to get there. Best part is you have a view of the grand canal from your window and that can't be beat.