Could not have asked for anything more! Francesca and Maurizio were fantastic hosts. Francesca was waiting for us when we got off at the boat station and after taking us to the apartment and getting us well familiarized with everything there she took us for a tour of the area. She showed us the location of the market, took us by the restaurant that she had made reservations for us at (introducing us to the owner so we were sure to get great service that evening) and showed us St. Marks Square. She gave us great sightseeing advice, restaurant recommendations and told us to call her or Maurizio if we needed anything. We felt completely taken care of. The apartment was great, nice and roomy for the two of us, although 3-4 could have managed comfortably if needed. The bathroom was beautiful and there was even a washing machine to do a quick load of laundry before continuing our Italian journey. Overall it felt like staying at a friends place, they even had a few pairs of rain boots (women's and men's) which were a lifesaver as we happened to be there during some big rains. We will definitely stay with them again if we make it back to Venice. Maurizio and Francesca Forever!