For a family of four, this apartment is great and it was intentionally selected to be walking distance from the car rental spot where we dropped off our rental and the bus terminal for airport transport back home. Keep in mind while the walk is easy and leisurely hands free, it is very cumbersome with heavy suitcases and children in tow. There are water taxis along the canal but we opted to walk. While not dangerous, the walk back home late night after dinner were quiet and dark. Lovely and tranquil compared to the hustle and bustle of St Marks Square but something to consider depending on who you are traveling with.