We travel, and cook as serious foodies.
This apartment was one of the best for cooking, staying, living, hands-down.
The knives were sharp, the stove was high BTU gas, pots and pans were way fine.
Our greeting was via owner's wife, not "a hired company".
The bedroom was separated from main living space, making it easy for an early riser and a late riser work.
Our days in Venice would probably have been different, if we did not stay at this place. Since we cook, we have found that all around the world, "finding a kitchen", is where we want to come back. Oaxaca, Cuenca, Helsinki, Zagreb, Chiang Mai, Hanoi...
This place felt like "home", for a traveling foodie.