Roberto was an excellent host. He was not able to meet us when we arrived but his son Leonardo met us off the boat and he was very welcoming. Our flight was delayed by an hour and this was no problem at all. Roberto did keep in contact with us throughout our stay and invited us to meet for a drink on our final evening. Roberto really was a wonderful host!
Roberto's apartment is beautiful, we would definitely stay there again if we're back in Venice. The apartment itself feels spacious and is very well decorated, the shower is wonderful and the bed is very comfortable. It is in a quiet area so no noise at night which is a plus if you are a light sleeper like me. It is however still easy to reach the main tourist attractions, you can be at the Rialto Bridge in approximately 15 minutes.
A real advantage of Roberto's apartment is that it gives you the opportunity to explore some of the quieter and in my opinion equally beautiful areas of Venice without having to deal with the crowds that can be associated with the busier parts. There are a wealth of options for eating and drinking close by and there is a well stocked supermarket within 5 minutes walk. We would definitely recommend a drink in Riccio Peoco, the staff we very friendly and they have a gluten free menu if that's one of your requirements. Thank you Roberto, we had a fantastic trip!