The flat was really amazing, it was very spacious for just two people but there were some nice homely touches. It was very clean when we arrived and all the appliances were nice and modern. The living room/kitchen was huge and had everything we needed - the best bit was that it opened right out on to the canal - you heard boats and gondolas going past but it really wasn't noisy at all. The flat is extremely close to a vaparetto stop and only about 15 minutes away from Piazza San Marco. The area round about is also really lovely - there are some markets and nice restaurants. It was really quiet in the flat. We had contact with the host before we visited and she arranged for someone to meet us from the vaparetto stop and show us around the flat - she also took time to give us loads of recommendations on places to eat, places to visit and places to avoid! It was a really lovely welcome to Venice and an awesome flat!