We just finished three days at Paulo and Renatra's apartment in Venice. It was a perfect experience. We were able to take a private water taxi literally to the door of their apartment, missing all lines and crowds. The apartment is beautiful. It is like brand new inside an amazing old building on the a canal, away from the huge crowds and noise, but an easy walk or water taxi to anywhere you could want to go. Paulo and Renata could not have been nicer or more helpful. When we arrived, Paulo personally took us on a tour of his neighborhood to make sure we could find the grocery, best restaurants, etc. Staying at this beautiful apartment was clearly nicer than any hotel we could have stayed at, with all the comforts of home in venice. We feel so lucky to have been able to stay there.