We had a wonderful time staying in Venice and loved the location of Antonio's apartment. There is a grocery store just downstairs on the corner, which was very handy for us as we were traveling with children. Antonio's tips were wonderful and he offered to help us figure out bus routes ect. for the places we needed to go. For a family with young children, I may be a bit nervous as there is not a gate at the top of the stairs - but other than that it was a great stay for us. The two beds in the second bedroom were a hit with our boys as they had their own space. We definitely felt at home in Venice!