we had a large group of 11 and stayed in wawes and nature. the apartments themselves are very nice. they are in a very quiet area about a 10 minute walk from the train station and a 25 minute walk from st mark's, etc. . I would say more of a residential area. we did not use kitchen so cannot really comment on kitchen. the place stayed really cool without ac as it is pretty shaded throughout the entire day in July, but ac is there and works well if needed. very modern, very clean. communication was great. beautiful place to stay in Venice if you don't mind having to walk a bit to get to places.