From the moment we arrived, our expectations were exceeded. An easy walk from the train station, we were greeted by our host and checked in with courtesy and ease. On entering the apartment we discover it is huge, with soaring ceilings, a perfect 2nd bedroom for our children and a large bathroom. We were able to open the windows to gaze out at the canal below (with gondoliers ready for hire) and via the communal living room, sit on the balcony and watch the world go by. I was a bit worried about noise as it is on the 'main drag' but it didn't bother us. The Cannaregio area was perfect, with many quieter streets/canals and some great wine and cinchetti bars. Walkable to everywhere. We didn't even use the vaporetto!