Miki was a great host, he came to the water bus stop to receive us when we first arrived. Miki went with us to the office where they issue the discount water ride card, (highly recommended). He was always available for any question we had. The apartment is well located close to the water bus and to all other attractions. There's a great bakery with great coffee near the house called Majer. The Gondola near the house is the most beautiful Gondola we saw in Venice, there are three drivers who share this Gondola, if you get Tiarra to take you for a ride she's a sweet lady and unlike the other Gondola drivers, she will give you an explanation of different spots along the ride. For those of you who are interested there are few Kosher eateries near the house. Regarding the Venetian masks, be sure to buy Italian made and not the cheap one made in China. There's one place where the artist actually makes the mask in the store, he's located on Rio Tera S. Leonardo street, it's close to the house.