Marco is a very accommodating host, always available for contact and quick in response as well as tips for local restaurants and directions. The apartment's location is formidable, in the heart of Venice, yet pleasantly somewhat off from the most busy areas of Rialto and San Marco. Having said this, all central attractions are available in a convenient walking distance. Nice breakfast and cocktail bars just around the corner, restaurants a few minutes away. We found this area of Venice just perfect, with access to both bustling areas as well as somewhat more quite places preferred by locals. You may perhaps note that the bedroom faces an alley which is indeed busy and chatty, so be prepared for a less than completely silent nights (especially weekends). But if you are - Venice may not be the place for you at all... Anyway, we were not really bothered, windows close tightly and the apartment stayed cool at night all the same (in September days with daily temperature around 26 degrees). The place is kept shining clean, and Marco provides fresh bed linen, towels and a very well equipped kitchen. All in all, the apartment is very fresh and decorated IKEA-style, so don't expect any rustique charm in the interior - while the immediate surroundings provides exactly that in over abundance. All in all the place was to our complete satisfaction! Recommended!