Martina was a great host; from her communication with us beforehand to her meeting us at the boat dock to guide us on the short walk to the apartment. As she settled us in, she very patiently explained the workings of the apartment, how to get to the grocery store, tourist sites, etc. The apartment was very nicely stocked beforehand with basic grocery items and included a couple of treats- a nice bottle of prosecco and some local Venetian sweet treats. The apartment itself was spacious and comfortable and only about a 5-10 minute easy walk to St. Marks square. Located on a side canal, gondoliers regularly pass by the apartment which offers great photo ops.