Host was informative but facilities were disappointing - there were no bare essentials in the pantry - for example, cooking oil. The bathroom wall is about to begin rotting due to there only being a plaster board wall (no tiles) and as a result produces mould - not pleasant if you suffer from asthma. The sleeper couch in the living room was filthy and had blood stains - we moved a side table in one of the bedrooms to lay our godson down on the floor and there was quite a large stain of blood under the bedside.... not pleasant :( The location was great, close to a supermarket & the main gondola port. The air-conditioning worked well in the mid summer venetian heat. Strongest recommendation is check the place is clean before renting out again - the apartment is new but is not cleaned properly - just provide some TLC and it would be quite perfect! The styling is quite modern and fresh and it a nice contract to the old city.....