This is a fantastic apartment with an ideal location near the Rialto Bridge. I say ideal, because throughout the maze that is Venice, there are two points with reliable signs directing you to two primary spots: St. Mark's and the Rialto Bridge. Since this apartment is just around the corner from the bridge, it is always easy to locate it! Chiara, the hostess, met us as the Rialto water bus stop and walked us to the apartment so our arrival was easy and seamless. The apartment does require waking up several flights of stairs, but your reward is not one, but two different decks that have commanding views of the city rooftops. The upper deck has a 360 degree view that features a vantage point over the Rialto Bridge and down the Grand Canal. The primary living area is comfortable and away from the two bedrooms, so if someone wants to sleep in, and someone else in your party wants to read or watch TV, you can do so without interrupting one another. The apartment has air conditioning which was essential given how hot it has been. Laundry was also a cinch as there is a washer and things hung out to dry did so in a matter of hours. From the apartment you have easy access to all of the most popular sites in Venice. The water bus stop is less than five minutes away, and you also have access to both sides of the Grand Canal with ease. All in all, a great experience and an accommodation we would recommend without reservation complimented by a gracious and available host to help with any needs that arise!