The apartment is in a great location right by St. Mark's Square. We were met at the water bus stop and walked back to the apartment with a little tour. The apartment is on the small side, but worked out fine for the four of us. The biggest issue was that the advertised air-conditioning did not work. It was very hot while we were there and we were pretty miserable. I know it is very 'American' to need your AC but we had trouble sleeping due to the heat. We didn't feel comfortable leaving our windows open all night since we were on the first floor (really the second by American terms) and people were talking on the bridge, going by on gondolas, smoking, etc all night. Also, I had pictured myself sitting at the table watching the gondolas go by, but in order to see them you need to be standing at the window, and really on a chair unless you are tall. So the views weren't what I expected, and it was hot....but, it was a great location and the beds, bath, and kitchen were fine.