The apartment is exactly as pictured in the photos. Sofia is very pleasant and she provided a fruit dish, snacks, yogurt, juice, milk, tea, coffee, and even pasta and a jar of sauce if you needed a meal. The apartment is very clean and Sofia has thought of everything you may need. She provided a good map and 3 different books on Venice. Once you walked into the building you could see that this place has been recently remodeled and everything is new and up to date. It is in a terrific location, far from the high tourist traffic but in a neighborhood with restaurants and bars. There is a bar on on the first floor of the building so, if you are a light sleeper, you may have a problem with the noise. We loved the apartment and would stay there again in a heartbeat.