Francesco’s Place was perfect for our few days in Venice. The location was a perfect basecamp - outside of the super-touristy shopping parts of the city, but right on the water, close to restaurants, bars, and easily walkable to everything we wanted to see and do. It’s a 5 minute walk to the apartment from the Arsenale water taxi stop, making airport and train station access very easy. Communication with Francesco and his mother (who met us at the dock and walked us to the apartment) was excellent. The place was very clean, private, and comfortable. We would not hesitate to stay here again.