If you are looking for the perfect place to stay in Venice, you can stop your search….this is it! The apartment is in a great location: a charming neighborhood far enough from the crowds but only a 15 minute walk to St. Mark’s Square. And the local neighborhood has plenty to explore as well, including great restaurants and interesting shops. The apartment has a fun and eclectic decor and easily accommodated our family of 4. It is right on the canal, with boats floating by during the day, and has a view of a charming bridge. Marla and her sister were great hosts and even arranged for a private canal tour with a native of Venice. There is a very useful manual in the apartment with many recommendations of restaurants and local activities. Based on the recommendations, we participated in a local Mask-making workshop that was fabulous. Our trip could not have gone better!