Roberto's place was PERFECT!! It was just as described and then some!!! My daughter and I were traveling to Italy for the first time and his place was just what we wanted and needed. Roberto was extremely helpful leading up to our stay and his instructions for finding his apartment were perfect. We were a short 10 minute walk from the Saint Lucia train station with an amazing view of the canal and the bridge. The ambience was PERFECT! We had everything we needed in the apartment, it was spacious, comfortable and airy. Most importantly, we felt extremely safe. The apartment was within the context of a secure building and the neighborhood / street we were on was extremely safe, well lit and full of life. Having said that, with the shutters and windows closed , we heard nothing. I can't say enough about this apartment.....it AND Roberto absolutely made our stay in Venice, Italy UNFORGETABLE!!!