There are pros and some cons to staying at the Grand Canal Terrace, so it will depend on your priorities. The property is in a 600-year old building so it definitely provides a unique experience. It is on the 4th floor and offers beautiful views of the canal and the rooftops of Venice from every window, and it was very clean and spacious. The location is central to Venice and right next to a water taxi stop and the host was great with communication, which we appreciated. The downside is that the apartment was not very functional for nine adults in the winter. The heat had been just turned on when we arrived, and some of the bedrooms were very cold for the entire first day (58 degrees F; 14 C). The upper floor was even colder! Also, there is only one actual shower with the other two bathrooms having a tub with a wand, but no wall hook for the wand so you could not wash your hair. There were really only two functional toilets, as well, and the lighting was minimal so it was quite dark at night. I suspect visiting in winter made the space more challenging than a spring/summer trip when it is warmer and the days are longer. We still made some fun memories together.