Matteo's welcome and communication were first class. The location of the apartment was perfect. (There is a flight of stairs to the apartment which may therefore not be suitable for some guests with disabilities).
Everything was ready for us and spotless. The nearest waterbus stop (Rialto Mercato) is 30 seconds away or a minute if you stop to buy fruit from the local daily market. Local tips on bars and restaurants were left in a folder so always available. The Rialto bridge is 3 minutes away and St Mark's square just a 15 minute slow stroll.
The bed was very comfortable and the area very quiet at night so an undisturbed night's sleep can be pretty much guaranteed.
Why stay anywhere else? I know we won't when we return.