So glad I was able to cancel a hotel stay on Lido and stay at Massimo's place for my family's (10 of us) 1-night stay. You HAVE to stay close to the heart of Venice if only staying a brief time as we were. Our 9pm arrival on the train from Rome still allowed us time for the short walk to the apartment to drop our bags and still get escorted by Massimo to a nearby restaurant he had arranged for us to enjoy a much-enjoyed late dinner. Layout, bed comfort and wifi well suited our brief stay. First thing the next morning, my wife and I strolled back toward where we arrived the previous night and enjoyed a brief traditional Italian breakfast, taking a stash of Nutella pastries back to our group. Soon after, we took two, 5-person shifts on his boat to get a mini private tour on the water, which all enjoyed. We were grateful to be allowed to store our luggage (backpacks) and were encouraged to forego the river taxi (10 euro pp) and bus (7.5 euro pp) and walk to the square (a manageable 30+ minute walk). This was a great way to see more of this unique island. We shopped, saw sights, enjoyed a great meal and took pictures. Some rain led us to take a river bus back to the rail station area, where some of made our way back to retrieve our backpacks. Overall, I would gladly recommend this apartment for a large group thanks to its convenience, fair price and attentive hospitality. Having the owner involved really helped to ensure a successful trip for all. Grazie, Massimo. thanks to you, we (or maybe just the wife and I) hope to return some day to enjoy the special city again!