Paolo's place was more than we could have imagined! The place is just like the pictures! Fully renovated with new everything! Super clean. Big spacious rooms and bathroom! Shower was bigger than your normal sized shower/tub. Definitely a change from the other BnBs we were staying at throughout Italy. Close to local restaurants and bars, and just a 15 minute walk to St. Mark's Square (sounds like a long walk, but its Venice.) Paolo and his wife met us at the train station which was super sweet! They gave us a small welcome tour about Venice as we walked to the apartment, and showed us where the open markets will be in the day time, little facts about things around the area, and names or streets/bridges so we remember how to get to the apartment. Venice can get really confusing so it was nice that they walked us through. He even helped us with which water bus to take to the airport, which is not far from the apartment. The entire stay was wonderful! Thank you Paolo!