Massimo was a great host! His apartment is very spacious, clean, and comfortable, and he is very quick at communication. The apartment is located about 30 mins walk north of the main part of town, and we thanked our lucky stars for that, as the main part was intensely crowded. It is air conditioned, which is great for Venetian summers, but it also has a nice cross-breeze if you open the windows on either side of the house (we employed the latter). Finally, his tour was a joy to do. It is the one of the most affordable options in all of Venice (about half the cost of a typical gondolier), he knows the canals like the back of his hand, and he is very knowledgeable about history and culture. I cannot recommend his apartment or tour enough.