After searching for the different types of neighborhoods in Venice, we decided Dorsoduro was the area for us. It was a little bit away from the crowds but still near restaurants and pretty views (but really what isn't a pretty view?). This was very easy to get to by water taxi. The instructions emailed to us made it so simple to figure out how to get there. The apartment was on the 1st floor, which was great because we walked so much and were so exhausted every day. The apartment was very clean, had a kitchen, big bathroom, TV and AC. We were just a few blocks from a grocery store so we cooked at the apartment a little. This was really key. Food was expensive but delicious in the restaurants. Food from the store was not as expensive and still delicious. The price was right as well. Couldn't have asked for a better stay. We were even allowed to keep our bags in the hallway after check out so we could walk around a little more before our train arrived. I would definitely recommend this place!