Our stay at Katia's apartment was amazing! If you are not intimitely familiar with Venice, deciding where to stay can be confusing. In retrospect, I couldn't have been more happy with the apartment's location! It's in the Dorsoduro section which is incredibly convenient to all Venice has to offer, (including the train station and St. Mark's Square) yet quieter with less crowds. We really enjoyed the restaurants and shopping in the Dursoduro, and the Accademia Gallerie is also in this quadrant. Even in early September, the weather is quite warm in Venice. Having air conditioning in the apartment was a Godsend and much appreciated after a hot day touring the city! There is a fully stocked mod-con kitchen including a dishwasher. (No oven but a stove, toaster oven and microwave.) We only used the fridge as we ate out for all meals;) The washing machine was also a huge plus and Katia supplies a clothes drying rack and detergent. You will have everything you need here. I am a seasoned traveler, not so young and pretty choosy. My standards are higher than most and I highly recommend Katia's apartment!