We travelled with another couple and stayed at the apartment for 3 nights. It is really easy to get lost in Venice, but Rafaella's instructions led us to the apartment. It felt a little like solving a puzzle and we had fun finding our way! Claudio who gave us our keys recommended great restaurants and bars (hangover first morning). The apartment is right on the Gran Canal (which gets busy early in the morning) with spectacular views. The Rialto Mercato is a 2 minute walk and the Bridge and vaparetta stop about 5 minutes. It really is right in the middle of Venice and a great place to explore from. The bedrooms and bathroom were huge and well stocked. It is a centuries old building and has some of the charm of an old place, but with all modern conveniences.