This apartment is really stunning and provides a truly "local" experience in this unique and interesting city. Venice is unique because of the ways that it is inconvenient, so yes, there are a few flights of stairs up to the unit, and getting there requires traversing several bridges over the canals, but so worth it. The bathroom and kitchen are very modern, but the shower is small...again not uncommon in Europe. Linens were luxurious, but the pull out sofa in the living room wasn't the most comfortable. Certainly OK for a couple of nights, but this apartment seems better for 2 people than for 4.