The location of this apartment is exactly where we wanted to be. The apartment was clean, nicely furnished, and it was great to have a shower we could actually turn around in. Be aware there are 75 stairs to climb and no elevator. This was no problem for us, but others may not be physically able to climb that may stairs and handle their luggage. The apartment is on the grand canal, however, the back of the building faces the canal. The picture of the view is correct but you do have to lean out a window on the side of the building to see that view. But , that didn't bother us. We still had the view and were only about 40 steps from a private dock on the grand canal. We would stay here again and do recommend it to others.