Great place to stay in Venice. Close to good restaurants and shops. It is about 20 minutes walk to Piazza San Marco, however it is a nice walk to go though all the shops and some of the key attractions. The apartment is genuine Venetian style and the building is facing the canal!!!The only challenge is the lack of a lift, if you have heavy luggage be adviced that it is the 3rd floor with a long way of stairs.. The host is amazing!!!