We loved staying here! It was worth the hike from the station. We just walked - with lots of big bags (our boys took turns carrying my bag over the bridge!) Scilla is so kind, welcoming and helpful. The apartment is beautiful and the air conditioner cooled it right down - so relaxing to retreat to in the afternoon. We were coming from Firenze where we'd really done a lot of museum time - we went to a few in Venice - but the Venice pass didn't cover as many of the museums and sites we wanted to see, wouldn't buy that again. But loved having the vaparetto passcard - so convenient we walked a lot and rode the vaparetto places as well. The little square San Barnaba has some great restaurants, the cafe early had some amazing pastries. We also loved the market barge you pass on your way to the closest market. I would highly recommend Scilla's apartment to anyone!!