This is the most beautiful apartment you can imagine.... it's even better than the pictures. It's so tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, furnished with the best quality things.... a real home from home. The area is ideal to explore all the magic that Venice has to offer. It's so easy to get to and from the airport... and when you're there nothing is very far away and yet it's in a quieter less touristy area full of delicious little restaurants and squares and a wonderful bakery. Paolo was utterly charming and a fantastic host... his communication with us was so reliable and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him. He's a real gentleman and it was a privilege to meet him and stay in his beautiful apartment. We spent hours watching the gondolas silently glide past and wondering at the mysterious beauty that is Venice. We can't wait to return and would only stay at this apartment in the future... I can't believe there is better in all of Venice! Thank you again Paolo... it was the time of our lives!!