The only reason to book this place is the location. The host has a deep understanding of the city and gave many tips for an hour while we waited for the room to be clean. I was able to check-in before 12 noon. The building has been converted for Airbnb use only and has 3 separate units with a ground floor kitchen and lobby. Nobody used the kitchen while I was there for a few nights. If you are arriving from the airport, the train, or the bus, it's only a 10 min. walk (over 2+ walking bridges that are a bit arduous with a rolling suitcase) or a 6 min. water taxi. In fact, the water taxi stop is a 3 min. walk from the building. If you are planning to buy the vaporetto (water taxi) pass for 1 day (20 euros), 2 days (30 euros), or 6 days (price?), I recommend buying that immediately when you arrive, and then taking it the 6 min. ride from the train station to the #1 ACTV water taxi stop called S. Marcuola/S. Marcuola Casinò. The building is right behind the San Marcuola church where the taxi stops. Also, it takes 25-30 min. to walk to San Marco, but less time via the water taxi. The area is very safe at all hours, although the maze-like walkways near San Marco at night can be quite empty after 10 pm. I recommend Torrefazione Cannaregio for your coffee fix (less than 5 min. walk), as it has the best and cheapest cappuchino at only 140 vs. the normal 220 in the area targeted at tourists. Also, Arte Della Pizza is a 7 min. walk away (tucked away in a side street, and a bit hard to find) and has great carry-out 12 inch pizzas for 7-8 Euros, but they close early -- huge hit with the locals who carry them home. The supermarket is less than 5 min. away at closes around 10 pm each night. The unit is minimalist to avoid things to be cleaned between guests. You can hear the conversations verbatim of the units above and/or below you. Even with Bose headphones while sleeping, I heard a lot of noise in all directions. Street sweepers clean at 6 am, etc. In late April, it was preferable to sleep with the windows open for a breeze, but I got many small mosquito bites all over. I recommend bringing your own soft towel and shampoo/soap for this stay. Again, it's all about the location. If you want more luxury, pay more and stay at a hotel.