I would highly recommend staying at Francesca’s apartment. The apartment is very clean & spacious and was a perfect home base for exploring Venice & nearby islands for my family (husband & two teenagers. The apartment is located in a Venetian neighborhood, far enough from the crowds & city noise to have a peaceful stay, but, close enough to walk & visit the sights. The apartment building is also in a secured area, only accessible by key from the street. The beds were comfortable, the Internet access was good, & the AC was heavenly during our August visit. The kitchen was quite functional for preparing meals. We also enjoyed having two bathrooms for our 4 person family, making it faster to get ready & explore the city. We would stay here again if our travels bring us back to Venice.