My girlfriend and I had an amazing stay at Alessandro's place. The location is perfect, both in the center but not too touristic, with everything you need nearby, including a grocery store, amazing restaurant, cafe's, and a great square (San Giacomo) to relax and make you real feel like you're living in Venice with all the local people. The apartment was really a delight and one of a kind. Alessandro has put his heart and creative (and philosophic!) soul into creating a really unique space. The location itself, right along the water, where the gondola's pass right by the windows, sometimes singing, sometimes giving out directions ("Oy!) really makes the whole experience unforgettable. The apartment really compliments in its uniqueness the absolute dream that is the city of Venice and makes being in the city even more of a fairy tale. Highly recommended! Oh and Alessandro has a boat and he gave us an evening ride that was amazing! In general he was very helpful and also a unique personality. We are very lucky to have chosen Alessandro's place, and would do it again in a heartbeat.