Upon arrival we were made instantly welcome by Antonio (Edouard's friend). The apartment is set up brilliantly so that one's stay is comfortable and functional. The apartment is extraordinary - especially if you are looking for a genuine Venetian grand apartment lifestyle. The historic atmosphere of the apartment is like nothing I've experienced. Having stayed for 10 days, our stay was imbued by an everyday, non-tourist and authentic life of Venetian charm. The neighbourhood is noisy due to its highly convenient (central) locale (near the Rialto) - sited on the 'corner' of two reasonably busy canals. However, this 'noisy' locale only added to the intensity and vibe of living as a Venetian would/does. The neighbours above require respect and quiet (even though the neighbourhood is constantly busy with sounds). It is hard to strike the perfect balance for considering neighbours when the neighbourhood is so busy, however, it the apartment is very well self-sufficient that a group can easily manage without intruding on the other permanent neighbours. The apartment lives up to its description and in some ways surpasses it - one just doesn't get to have these living experiences (in the hotels etc of Venice). We would not hesitate to go back and stay in this apartment (and for longer) as it contains comfort, allure, ease and historic charm that makes being in Venice for a long period of time, absolutely brilliant. Thank you Antonio and Edouard. We'll be back. Maria, Mark, Jess, Alex, Victoria, Minda xx