Mario's apartment is exactly as the pictures show, but what it's not able to show on line, is how well laid-out the apartment is (for two people), how comfortable the bed is, how organized everything is for visitors, how quiet the apartment and neighborhood is...you're a few minutes walk to everything, but seems like you're set apart from the tourist world. Honestly, the only sound we ever heard were the church bells in the distance. Mario is an excellent host - answered e-mails very quickly, and although we didn't get to meet him, Ana was waiting for us at the vaporetto when we arrived. She, as well, was just as professional, communicative and friendly as Mario. I can't think of a better area and better apartment to choose in Venice - you really feel like a local in a city at times overrun with us tourists. Thank you Mario, thank you Ana for a wonderful stay in a beautiful apartment. We highly recommend it to everyone. (Except during the dates we can return to Venice!)