If this place is available...look no further and book it! I stayed here in September 2013. Paolo and Roberta are the perfect hosts and epitomize hospitality. I was on the last leg of my journey to Italy and travelled here by myself. Paolo met me at the water taxi and went out of his way to show me how to get around and gave me great recommendations to plan my brief time in Venice. He went over and above to help make me feel welcome. Even so far as to help me learn how to navigate my transportation to the airport (essentially saving me $100 Euro) and walked me there so that I wouldn't get lost the next day. The apartment itself is in a perfect location right off of St Mark's square, it is upscale, meticulously decorated and the attention to detail and comfort is exquisite. I felt very safe and comfortable and lucky to have found such a beautiful place to stay. The pictures don't do it justice, it is truly a beautiful, comfortable and gorgeous place-the owners have exquisite taste and you will love it. You can't find a better location--just off of the square and near everywhere you would want to go to in Venice. I'm already planning my next trip back and will stay here again. I loved it! Thank you Paolo and Roberta!