As a home base in Venice, this apartment is fantastic. It was perfect for our family of five. It's in a more residential area - a bit away from the most touristy spots, which we loved, but everything is in easy walking distance. And being able to look out on the Grand Canal was amazing. Francesca provided terrific restaurant recommendations and advice on where to go and what to do. She also arranged our transport back to the airport. It was a terrific stay.