This place really is right on the canal and it gives you an insight into life in Venice you wouldn't get in a regular hotel. It's close to everything and the directions given to find it were easy to follow. It did get quite busy during the early evening but there's a rule about noise after 11:00 PM and it seemed to be followed. Being on the canal has its downsides though, and in this case, it was mosquitos. I would make sure to bring bug spray with you.