What can I say? The appt was in such a great spot. You get off the water bus at Giglio just 30 seconds from the appt and you can walk into San Marco square in a few minutes. Within no time we were popping out to see this and that, no need for back pack as you just pop back home. The furthest we got from the appt was 30 minutes away as you just run out of island. Restaurants everywhere but the take away pizza 1 minute walk away (pizza sansovino) was popular with our teenagers and cheap which gave us a bit more budget when we did eat out. The interior of the appt is special, personal, way better than any hotel I have stayed in, clean, comfortable and on the top floor which in venice in terms of noise and smell is zero unless you open the windows. The space was cosy, private, a bit quirky and felt expensive. Dimitri and Valentina work hard to make sure you settle in, give lots of helpful advice and go out of the way to help. They seem so busy but always answered our calls and their English is great. Top job. I would go back tomorrow and for three beds in this position in town that you can self cater in is good value for money. I did my research and if you are only visiting for a few days this is a good option as you are so close to the main attractions. One day when we saw how long the queue was for the basilica we just walked 3 minutes home had a cup of tea , did some emails and came back an hour later when the queue had gone as everyone starts heading home mid afternoon. The vaparettos are crowded but we avoided all that as we did not need to join the throngs coming or going. We loved it. Thanks again.