There is simply no argument when it comes to the stellar location of this apartment. Perfectly placed within a 15-minute walk of anything you'd want to see, this apartment and its canal view are great for looks and for quick midday breaks.
That being said, the king bed is actually two twin mattresses under one sheet, so it wasn't very comfy. And I don't know if it was the bedding, the old flat pillows, or the mattresses themselves, but my dust allergy was going crazy the whole stay. The shower is absolutely tiny with a very poorly hung shower curtain that will cling to you if you move even a little, and there's barely enough hot water for two quick successive showers, so don't dally. There were far too many drain flies. Not an infestation, but enough to make it pretty annoying for me. Maybe that and the musty smell are just part of living in Venice; I can't say.
Francesco and Nina were quick to respond when we checked in with their friend, and it went very smoothly! We were informed that the previous guests had broken the air conditioner, so it couldn't be turned down past 26C. It was survivable. They were great hosts and we can't thank them enough!