The perfect end to our Italian holiday! The apartment was stunning, spotlessly clean and fitted out with everything you need. We were travelling as a family (a 13 and an 11 year old), and the several thoughtful touches like the coffee, the readily cooled jug of water and a delicious jar of biscuits on arrival were greatly appreciated by all. As was the added bonus of Netflix which the girls loved chilling in front off after a long day ‘traipsing around’! The huge windows are even bigger than they seem in the pictures, and look out on to a beautiful and peaceful part of the canal. My daughter spent ages in the little annex room sketching the lovely views either side of the alleyway. The location is excellent, in a very quiet area, yet only a few minutes walk to the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, as well as many restaurants, bars, shops and a mini supermarket. However it was not only the apartment that helped make the experience, it was the hosts as well. The communication from Dimitri and Valentina was very quick and informative, and on meeting them, they were friendly, thoughtful and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble (Dimitri even insisted on helping with the luggage). They arranged a pick up by private boat from the train station (Dimitri came to meet us, and Valentina was at the apartment when we arrived), and also drop off to the airport, all at a reasonable cost - and of course, arriving in such style definitely was the highlight of the holiday :) They also allowed us a slightly later check out and luggage storage until it was time for us to leave (again, in style!). Thank you so much Dimitri and Valentina for letting us stay in your apartment, and for all your help and thoughtfulness. We definitely hope to return again!