The appartment was very clean and exactly as described, with the (much appreciated) bonus of a bottle of prosecco waiting in the fridge for us upon arrival! Luca responded promptly and reliably to any queries we had both before and during our stay, and his directions made it easy to find our way from the airport to his place. We were met by his cleaning lady, who didn't speak much English, but there are very clear instructions in English for absolutely everything pasted around the appartment, so neither the remote controls nor the washing machine posed any great difficulties. The wifi was great and there's even a laptop provided! Although the appartment is a little dark, this didn't bother us, as we spent most of the time exploring Venice anyway. The two of us stayed for a week, and we really liked being so close to the waterfront and within easy reach of both St Mark's and the waterbus stops. Luca's place is conveniently located for sightseeing in Venice, for taking trips to the lagoon islands, and for reaching the Lido beach. We didn't find the stairs a problem at all - yes, it's on the fourth floor, but there was space to roll a suitcase on every floor and it's by no means a spiral staircase. It took us a while to find the local supermarket, but that was probably because we were relying on our own navigation skills rather than Luca's map. We would highly recommend this appartment to anyone for a short or long stay in Venice. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful appartment, Luca!