What a great stay in Venice! Francesca was very responsive. It is an easy 10 minute walk from the train station and Francesca was there waiting for us. She provided a number of very helpful tips. The apartment was clean very spacious and air-conditioned. It is in a very quiet spot right on the Grand Canal but close to a major street with anything you might need. It is close to a water bus stop but I suggest walking as the water buses are packed in the summer. Piazza San Marco is maybe a 20-25 minute walk but it is very enjoyable. The northern lagoon islands are accessible from a Vaporetto stop about 10-15 minutes away. Burano is a must see. Go early to avoid the crowds. The island is not over-crowded but the wait for a water bus is long. The Lido (beach) can be accessed from the San Marcuola stop which is about 5 minutes from the apartment and it takes about 45 minutes to get there on the #2 line. We enjoyed exploring the quieter parts of Cannaregio northwest of the apartment.