Dominique’s place was very clean, centralized, and impeccably stylish. We never took the ferry after our arrival unless touring the neighboring islands Most of the recommended sites, shopping and restaurants are easily accessible from the apartment.
When you arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia train station, take Ferry B to the Rialto stop. Unless you are quite fit, you may consider hauling your luggage through an alley to the right of the restaurant with a green awning immediately before going up the stairs to the Rialto bridge. At the end of the alley turn left and then turn right. A short distance later you will reach Aprile Bartolomeo (lots of shops) and make a left and keep going straight crossing only one bridge which will take you to Salizada San Giovanni Grisostomo. This route will save you from going up and down the Rialto bridge which can be quite challenging especially when very crowded.
You do have to climb 4 flights of stairs to get to the apartment but worth the climb. The apartment is modern and stylish but comfortable and cozy. It is an oasis after a long day of site seeing and you just want to lie down on the bed admiring the wooden beams on the ceiling and the decor of the place.
If you are a light sleeper, use the back bedroom but the front bedrooms are the best especially the one with a balcony. Just use ear plugs to block off the noise from the street which is not too bad. I’m a light sleeper and slept well even without ear plugs after a long day of walking.
If possible I would give this place more than 5 stars. I would book this apartment again when returning to Venice.