Carlo and Maria's apartment is conveniently located in the heart of Venice, but removed enough from all the action so that evenings were quiet and off the beaten path. The apartment doesn't have a lot of great restaurant options very close by, but the square and shops nearby were perfectly adequate for a quick meal or outside dining. The apartment itself was well equipped with two full beds and some sofa beds in the living room; however, the bathrooms were a bit inconvenient as there was one in the main master upstairs but the other bathroom was located on the first floor of the 3-floor apartment. Overall the apartment was clean and tidy; however, some of the dishes were not very clean and the comforter in the upstairs bedroom emitted a strong odor (as if it had been in storage too long). Despite these minor setbacks, Carlo and Maria were wonderful to work with. Their communication was prompt and they personally met us off the water taxi to show us nearby facilities and walk us to the apartment. Carlo also included a city map and provided helpful local tips and restaurants/sites to visit during our stay.