The apartment was exactly as described, and Mario's wife met us as we exited the water taxis station so we wouldn't get lost! We loved the location - not in the touristy section (so eating at restaurants and picking up fruits and other groceries was far cheaper at the local vendors), but walking to San Marco Square was only 15-20 minutes. Also the apartment was less than 5 minute walk to a water taxi station. We would definitely stay there again!