This is a wonderful apartment in one of the best locations in Venice. The photo gives a good idea of the picturesque view from the living room and bedroom windows. The apartment is spacious, immaculately clean, with a modern kitchen and bathroom. The quiet of the apartment itself contrasts nicely with the intense liveliness of the neighborhood, where one can find literally within steps of the front door a fine restaurant, a lively wine-bar, delicious bakery, cafes, gelato, and the beautiful cityscape of Venice.
These advantages easily outweighed for me the relatively late check-in (5 PM, but negotiable) and the hefty cash deposit (non-negotiable) in euros which might be difficult or inconvenient for many. All I can say is that Daniele agreed to an earlier check-in; the apartment was ready at exactly the agreed-upon time, and he was there to welcome me warmly. Although my departure was early on a Sunday morning, he was again exactly punctual (I had a plane to catch) and returned the full deposit without hesitation.