If this flat were properly cleaned, I would have given it a five-star review. The apartment was beautifully decorated, very spacious, and in the very center of Venice, amidst the shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions, as well as conveniently next to a grocery store. The hosts were also very attentive, having personally met us upon our arrival, and attempting to promptly address our issues and complaints. My issue was with the poor cleaning of the flat, specifically, with the unmopped floors (which were dirty and had hair), dirty washing machine (with no dryer), door frames with food smudges, and luggage marks on most of the walls. These sorts of details need to be attended to and promptly fixed by the host, who is a professional property management company. In addition, the views from the apartment were less than ideal. Both bedrooms overlooked a concrete terrace containinging the building's staircase (the front windows look onto a narrow street and an opposing building). The lights over the staircase turn on in the evenings and remain on until approximately 12:00 in the morning (which, coupled with the sheer bedroom curtains, can interfere with sleep). In addition, the apartment is next to a bar that plays live music, which can occasionally be heard late at night. Overall, I loved the location, decor, and size of the apartment but was less than thrilled with the lack of cleanliness and the views.