Irene's place was perfect for our visit to Venice! The building is beautiful and provides plenty of old world charm. The multitude of stairs isn't bad at all, possibly with your luggage but that should be only twice right lol. The view is nice especially on a clear day...seeing a Gondola pass through the canal from the bedroom on an early sunny morning is worth it in itself. The flat can be hard to find upon arrival but its worth it. Once you've figured out your walkways you'll be out and about navigating in no time. Highly recommended!