It was amazing to stay in an apartment with views directly onto the Grand Canal. The daily life of Venice passes right below the window... and it was also lovely to look out on the canal at night when all is quiet. The location in Canareggio was perfect for us: we were able to explore a quieter neighbourhood that we didn't know ( it has lovely canalside bars and restaurants) and also easily able to hop on a vaparetto to get to Rialto and San Marco. The Alilaguna ferry link to the airport also has a stop convenient for the apartment. The apartment is traditionally furnished and was warm and cosy. The small kitchen is well equipped - though with so many wonderful osteria and restaurants close by, we only used it for breakfast. We had excellent communication from Simon, who was waiting to meet us in a nearby square - we would never have found our way to the apartment unaided ( after the first time, navigating the little backways becomes surprisingly easy).