Gianni is the perfect host! From the very beginning, he was so helpful. As soon as we had booked the apartment, he contacted us and was very prompt in answering any questions that we had prior to our arrival. He met us at the Rialto Bridge when we arrived in Venice and carried our suitcases across the bridge; we were so grateful for his help. From the very beginning, Gianni made us feel welcome: fruit on the kitchen table, Prosecco in the refrigerator, little cookies on the nightables! Gianni's apartment is very spacious with all the amenities one can imagine: a fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable living room, two large bedrooms and two spotlessly clean bathrooms with all the necessary toiletries, towels and hairdryers. The apartment is located in a very safe neighborhood in the San Polo district of Venice and is close to shops, grocery stores, the Rialto Market, coffee shops, restaurants and within easy walking distance of the vaporetto. Gianni gave us excellent recommendations for neighborhood restaurants and osterias. During our stay, Gianni contacted us several times by text to make sure that all was well and even came to the apartment to help us start the washing machine. We could not have asked for a more gracious host nor a better location. You can't find a better place to stay in Venice! Grazie mille, Gianni!