The apartment is comfortable and immaculate. Our host did a very nice job of welcoming us and providing us with information about Venice. The location was a highlight -- to say Venice is touristy is a vast understatement, but this neighborhood has many locals, some great bars (for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening), and is beautifully scenic. The vaporettos are reasonably close and walking from here was a pleasure. My trip to Italy covered 2.5 weeks and 5 places to stay -- it was phenomenal to have a washing machine available in mid trip.