Paola was very flexible with our schedule. He met us well before check-in time. Paola is extremely quick to respond via email when you have questions. You can tell Paola loves Venice and is very proud of his city. He was so happy to go over the Venice maps with sites and restaurants. He explained (in excellent English) how to get around and where we might go. His apartment was incredibly clean, light, and beautiful. All appliances are brand new. A perfect blend of modern and antique. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. It was so easy to get to the apartment from the train station (via the Vaporettos ) and print-outs that Paola provided were exact and perfect. The Vaporetto stop is a very close walk. We loved hopping on the Vaporetto each morning for a leisurely Grand Canal ride to anywhere we wanted to go. Riding the Vaporetto is the way of life in Venice. Sit back and just enjoy the palaces, sites, the gondolas, and the people-watching as you glide through Venice! The Vaporetto takes you down the Grand Canal passing under the Rialto Bridge and on to all the amazing sites (St Marks Square and the St Marks Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs). The Venice Biennale is taking place now and the art is fantastic. Thank you Paola for making our trip to Venice so memorable and enjoyable!