Giuliano was very nice and accommodating. He met us at a convenient location and spent the time explaining everything about his apartment and the conveniences close by. He had a map that he drew out the different vaporetto (water bus) routes and gave us good suggestions on where we should go and the amount of time we would need. The apartment is in a very convenient location close to the train station so you don't have to take a vaporetto to the apartment from the train station. The grocery store is just steps from his place where you can pick up water and breakfast items. We really enjoyed our stay and his hospitality!