We had a great time! This was our 2nd time renting the apartment, each time for a month! It's in a great location in the center of Venice, equally accessible to both sides of the Grand Canal. Yes, you need to deal with the crowds around the Rialto Bridge, but we found it actually fun to thread our way through them. After a few minutes you can escape the tourist-heavy Rialto area and go over to, for example, Campo San Polo (to the west) or Campo Santa Maria Formosa (to the east) and enjoy lively and fun Venice without the crowds. The apartment isn't luxurious but is cozy and comfortable. The kitchen, though small, worked fine for us and there are convenient food markets nearby, especially Coop and Despar right by the Rialto Bridge. We used the washer multiple times to wash clothes and it worked just fine. The property owner (Paola) is helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable about the city; and the Venice Neighbours staff do a good job giving you the necessary orientation and helpful tips when you arrive. You'll find many cafes for morning coffee and pastry, happy hour destinations (bacari), restaurants and gelato shops very close to the apartment. All around a great place!