Giovanni was a wonderful host. He met us at the San Marco vaporreto boat stop and took us to the apartment, helping us with our luggage up the single flight of stairs to the apartment. He also gave us a great map and orientation to Venice plus some restaurant recommendations. The apartment was in an amazing central location - about 1/8 mile from the boat stop (with no bridges or steps from the boat to the apartment building) and one block from the San Marco piazza. The apartment was large modern and clean with all amenities for a long or short stay (dishes, pots and pans etc). It also had a portable air conditioner for the bedroom which was welcome in the heat (although somewhat noisy but to be expected from such units). We would be happy to return!