This was the perfect location for out trip to Venice. A great neighborhood right in the heart of Venice and a great base from which to tour the city. The pictures accurately portray the apartment and it was fun to be next to a canal and watch the world go by. It was particularly hot for our visit and it was lovely to return to the air conditioning after a day of walking/touring in the heat. The two bedrooms and bathrooms worked great for our family. The directions from the airport via water bus were easy once we found the water bus stop at the airport. Michela met us at the designated stop in Venice as promised and did a great job of showing us to the apartment, making sure we knew how things worked including showing me how to make a good cup of Italian coffee(!). She also provided valuable information about the city, touring, and getting back to the train station (only 10 mins away so a very easy walk with bags). The waterbus was by far the cheapest method of getting from the airport to the city but you have to sit inside below deck which can be hot and stuffy plus you can't see much. If you can afford it I would suggest getting a water taxi into the city so you can see more as you approach. Well worth it for the first time visitor but expensive!