If you plan on visiting Venice and traveling with a larger party (6-8 people), you must stay here!!! Alberta is a wonderful host! She is able to help arrange transportation from train/airport to the apartment if needed. She met us at the water taxi stop and walked us to the apartment and toured us around the place. A detailed booklet was provided with information regarding appliances, restaurant recommendations, transportation options a map of Venice and more. The apartment itself is FABULOUS! Very clean, spacious apartment for 8 people. The bedrooms are modern and spacious as are the bathrooms. The lounge area was a great place for all of us to hangout after a long day touring the city. It was a heatwave in Venice when we went and it was awesome having the air conditioning that kept us nice and cool. Kitchen was perfectly equipped with all we needed. Please note that this apartment does not have an elevator, but if you are willing to carry your luggage up the stairs you will not be disappointed!!! Lastly, the location is PERFECT for Venice! You walk out the front door and the Grand Canal is right there! The vaporetto (water bus) stop is right in front of the apartment. Gondola opportunities right in front of apartment! Numerous restaurants are right at your fingertips and they are all waterfront!!! You are 5 minutes walk from San Marco Basilica and the Doge Palace! The Rialto bridge is within walking distance and great shops, eateries to get lost in along the way! Beyond PERFECT place to stay in Venice if traveling with a group of people. If I have another opportunity to visit this beautiful city, I will be staying here!!!!