We loved the apartment and the neighborhood. The balcony was a quiet sunny place for me to catch up on email in the morning with my cup of coffee. The location is an easy 15 minute walk to San Marco or the Rialto Bridge, but not crowded with tourists. In the morning you see kids going to school. Go east and you are in real Venetian neighborhoods. Our favorite restaurants (CoVino and Trattoria da Jonny) were in that direction. Morning walks in the Arsenale area take you through some green and quiet neighborhoods.

The host communicated clearly with us and was helpful with restaurant advice. We were greeted at the Ospedale boat dock and led to the apartment which is not far away. Both check in and check out were efficient.