We loved our stay at the apartment. Francesca welcomed us when we arrived, showed us around the apartment and even walked us to the grocery store and to San Marco square. The apartment was in a great location and we loved "getting lost" in the alleyways of Venice. The gondolas went by the apartment every so often, serenading us from below. Our 6 year old son loved that. We even cooked a meal at home one night and it was amazing. I highly recommend this apartment.