Oh my goodness! This apartment exceeded my initial expectations in a good way. This apartment is well furnished (washing machine, clothes line, modern gas stove tops, tea towels, pots and pans ETC) and the kitchen is beautifully decorated. The apartment is bright during the day, the terrace overlooks a canal and you can hear church bells ringing from the distance. We did not meet Luigi but we met his girlfriend and she was very accomodating and helpful. There are 3 flights of stairs to climb before getting to the front door so carrying luggages will be tricky however, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Luigi's place and would recommend it to anyone staying in Venice.