We stayed at Andrea's place in Venice, and it was great. He met us at the water bus and walked us back to the apartment. It was in a neighborhood area, but within walking distance to all the major sights. The nice thing about it is that you can escape the hustle and bustle of the crowds and eat at less touristy establishments. Just be warned - it is hot and humid in Venice. Andrea has ceiling fans, and provides extra fans if needed, but it is hot in the summer. This is just how it is. Andrea lives right next door, so any issues were resolved quickly and he made sure that we had whatever we needed. The space was beautiful, and well-stocked - including a washing machine! We would definitely not hesitate to stay again!