I could not have felt more welcome and more cared for than at Roberta and Paolo's place, they absolutely made my trip to Venice! Their thorough but unobtrusive hosting skills started even before the trip, when Roberta sent me easy to follow instructions and details about their place. Their beautiful (and ideally located) apartment was perfectly appointed with everything a traveler could want - including Wellington boots for the occasional Acqua Alta (flooding)! And, traveling as a single woman on a quick trip to Italy, they made sure to give me thorough directions and recommendations on anything I wanted. When they found out I was meeting my father and his friend, they surprised me with cookies, a bottle of spumante and three glasses for us to enjoy. Next time I come to Venice, I will definitely stay with them again!