Great communication with the hosts, both prior to and during our stay. Very easy to get to the apartment from Marco Polo airport (Airport Water Bus direct to Fondamente Nove stop). Riccardo was there to meet us at the Vaporetto stop and took us the 5 minute walk to the apartment. It was a really warm day so we were incredibly grateful for the air conditioning as we arrived! Beautifiul place with fantastic views from the balcony. We had everything we needed in the apartment and Paolo and Riccardo had thoughtfully provided milk and some snacks for our arrival. The kitchen had everything you would need; the living area was bright and comfortable and both bedrooms were large and beautifully furnished. There were a stack of guide books which came in handy. The canal is a working one so plenty of boats use it (the gondoliers don't get quite as far as the apartment) providing opportunities for loads of great photos. The location is in a lovely quiet side street but two minutes walk from the waterfront with restaurants and transport links around Venice, to the Lido and to Murano/Burano. Two minutes in the other direction and you're in a square with more restaurants. A large (but quiet) Co-op is a 5 minute walk along the waterfront. St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are both 10 minutes walk away - but take as long as you can and explore on the way!! A fabulous week, in a wonderful apartment, in a beautiful city! Grazie mille, Riccardo & Paolo.