Orsola was a fantastic host, since this was our first time in Venice we didn't know how to find the apartment. Orsola booked us a water taxi and met us at the dock. She was very responsive to all emails before arrival and gave us a good introduction to the apartment and how everything worked. Apartment on 3rd floor with no lift, secure entry and overlooks a piazza with restaurants, bakery, grocery store and hotel. 5 minute walk to Rialto bridge and 10 minute walk to San Marco. Great location away from crowds but very easy and quick to get to the main areas. Apartment was very comfortable, bedroom, pull out couch in lounge, kitchen and bathroom. No microwave and the shower took a couple tries to get the water temperature right. Shower is in a bathtub. Great apartment, host and location - we will definitely recommend this one to others.