All was as described. Paolo met us at the Arsenale landing stage and we walked the 5 minutes to the apartment. It was in a very quiet area and had a very nice back courtyard. All the comforts were as you would wish for an apartment stay. The location is excellent, plenty of restaurants both local and touristy. Only max 10 min walk to st Marks. The owners have thought about what they are offering and have definitely gone the extra mile to ensure their guests experience starts on the right note. Well done.