Matteo is the best host you can have in Venice. He is always available to help you––he is such an excellent host with a great sense of humor. The place was beautiful and offered far more than we expected. Location is great and the views from the apartment are simply amazing––just like those pictured and even better. The apartment offers all you need for a perfect stay in Venice. In other words, the place and the host are both perfect. Thank you very much, Matteo!
PS. For those winter travelers concerned with Venice's seasonal acqua alta: it was not a big problem at all even when it was above 100 cms. The apartment is located in a very fine, safe spot, far from areas prone to flooding. For the couple of hours when water might be near the apartment entrance, just wear galoshes (water never went above 20cms) or stay inside and sip your expresso from the Bialetti coffeemaker while planning the places you will visit in the next hours.