The location was excellent and you had the feel of living locally. I didn't mind the local activity from the gondolas outside .. that's part of the environment and the way they live in Venice.
The apartment was excellent, spacious, clean and worth the experience. I would definitely stay there again. The most difficult aspect is carrying your luggage through the streets and across the bridge. But that's Venice.
Once you get the feel of the location it's relatively easy. Everyone seems to get lost one way or another. Value for money especially when most hotels were booked.