To start, the host, Jacopo, was terrific. We came into Venice by train and, at his suggestion, Jacopo met us at our platform. He was incredibly patient while we purchased our return train tickets. As it's easy to get lost on the streets of Venice, Jacopo navigated the way from the train station to the apartment. Not an easy feat at any time, but especially challenging making your way through and around the hordes of people in Venice for Carnivale.
We wanted to be located in the Cannaregio district of Venice and the location was spot on. To get there you enter the Jewish Ghetto, walking through the Ghetto Novo, the square and into the Ghetto Vecchio area. Once you enter the Ghetto, there are two small bridges to cross. The building in which the apartment is located is a few steps off the second bridge.
The apartment entrance is on the ground floor. To access it you unlock the front door to the building, then the door to the private little courtyard in which the apartment is located and, finally, the door to the apartment itself. Don't worry, Jacopo will give you a ring of all the keys.
The main level of the apartment contains the bathroom and kitchen, both which are very clean and modern. The bathroom has a stand-up shower with sliding doors (so you don't need to worry about flooding the bathroom floor, as you do in many European showers), sink, toilet and bidet. The number of towels was adequate and shampoo is provided. The water pressure and hot water are excellent. No trickling cold showers here. The small but tidy kitchen has a dining table that seats four, refrigerator, electric kettle, flatware, plates, glasses etc. A few stairs lead you up to the second level where the bedroom and living room are situated. The living room has a comfortable pull-out sofa, flatscreen TV, dresser and comfortable chairs. The bedroom has a large bed and closet. A second closet is in the hallway. The apartment is quiet at night, as it is off the beaten path -- despite being well-located and a great starting point for your daily walking explorations of Venice.
I happily recommend this charming apartment and it's wonderful host. I would have no hesitation about staying here again.