Don’t hesitate. Book. I have spent 15 years coming to Venice, and this is not only the best place I have ever stayed, but also the cheapest. Maria is DELIGHTFUL and has all the great local recs - because she is a local, too!! The apartment’s view is even better than advertised, and I always stay in this neighborhood because it is between Accademia and the train station, but nowhere near as touristy. We are already planning our next trip!