Marco is quite simply a phenomenal host. My wife and I took her mother to Venice for a 3 night, 2 day stay. Marco met us at the waterbus stop and provided us with a walking tour of the neighborhood even though it was very late. He shared his favorite local places and although he works during the day, he was able to help us when we had questions.
The apartment was spotless, spacious, and situated in a truly Venetian area of town. He has put a great deal of thought into the experience he wants his guests to have. The Main Street leading up the apartment is filled with activity, but not of the tourist variety. The neighborhood is removed from the tourist side of Venice, yet is a short walk from all the sites and the hustle and bustle. It is very nice to escape the noise and access the main parts of Venice by choice rather than having it forced upon you.
We will stay with Marco every time we return to Venice!