Andrea met us right at the ferry stop and WALKED us through the "fifty steps" it took from St. Mark's Square to his place! This is SOO helpful as we saw other people struggle to find their hotels or stays because the city's streets are really alleyways which can only be accessed on foot - not pedicabs, bikes, or cars! Andrea's help was so appreciated as we knew where to go from there. He even suggested a good pizza place a block away!
The apartment literally looks over a canal and it is fun to hear all of the gondoliers and see all of the action around the bridges.