If this is your first time in Venice, be prepared to get blown away. Not just by the city itself, but by the apartment. The initial communication was great, as there was a lot of back and forth needed to coordinate the key hand off. Our host met us at the water taxi stop (S Angelo stop on the 1 line from the train station) and walked us through a labyrinth to the place, which sits on the top floor of an ancient building directly above a canal. It was enormous, by big-city standards, though you do need to watch your head if you're over 6 feet tall. There were two bathrooms, which was great, and it was sparkling clean. The lift is much appreciated, though the rooftop terrace is the biggest draw. The location cannot be beat and it is surprisingly quiet. Silvia was really helpful, too!