We loved the sense of arrival at Gianni's place. We organized a water taxi from the airport to the nearby hotel meeting place, where we enjoyed an aperitif overlooking the grand canal. This is quintessential Venice. A walking distance away, you will find the apartment a cool, air-conditioned welcome. We loved the location near Campo Santo Stefano, which had plenty of dining options, and great gelato, but the area is a lot quieter than in the thick of things within other areas of San Marco. The apartment is really spacious, best for a family, as the master is much larger than the second bedroom where the door needs to be left open to benefit from the air conditioning. Quiet mornings on the small terrace enjoying a back canal view are amazing. If you are someone who prefers and completely pristine AirBnb environment without traces of occupants from books, and odds and ends, this is not the place for you. There are a few other oddities, such as a really small shower and a television (albeit large screen) on the floor, neither of which bothered us. The wifi is a little spotty, but we were able to have reliable service during our 11-night stay. Gianni was a great communicator and we would have no hesitation staying again.