WOW! No, actually WOW WOW WOW! First of all location — amazing palazzetto right on the Grand Canal. The house is hidden in the little streets next to San Samuely vaporetto stop in an upscale residential area. You are close to everything but removed from the tourist crowds. The apartment is HUGE and all the rooms are very spacious. A gorgeous recent renovation and all the finishes are 5 star hotel quality. You will appreciate the central AC — it was very hot when we visited but the apartment is super cool and quiet. A private boat deck right under your windows allows you to come and go by private taxi in minutes. The vaporetto is 2 min away and of course you can leave the apartment by foot. Very secure with several locked gates to the property. A small grocery store and several lovely restaurants are a 3 min walk. But the best feature is the huge living / dining room area with 5 windows facing the Grand Canal. You can spend hours just watching Venice float by. The host was super nice and helpful, helped arrange transportation and met us at the property. Please treat yourself to the best Venice can offer and stay at this apartment. Thank you Isabella!