He communicated with us several times before arrival. And he met us on the street where he had agreed to. Venice can look intimidating with small streets and all the bridges but Marino was right there to greet us and guide us back to his place. Definitely in the right place. Away from all the noise but with windows that look out onto the canal. Nice trattorias around so quiet in the mornings as you walk into town. What we appreciated was his flat is on the first floor; so no need to be climbing stairs after all those bridges in Venice.