Alessandra's house is in an excellent location close to the Grand Canale. Easy to get to by vaporetto it is a short walk from Accademia bridge and 15 minutes from Rialto. The area has some excellent restaurants and a supermarket . This is a much quieter part of the city but close enough to everything. You can avoid the ridiculous summer crowds during the heat of the day and enjoy an Aperol on the small secluded jetty near the house that juts out into the Grand Canale. Check in was excellent and easy. Alessandra's house is highly recommended.