Paolo was super communicative in responding to all queries. He received us at the boat stop and showed us around the neighbourhood, introducing us to some fab restaurants and the supermarket.
The apartment is in a quiet neighbourhood in heart of Dorsoduro. It is very functional, well maintained and conveniently stocked. We made breakfast in the kitchen; the bedroom was very comfortable and the living room good to lounge. We were visiting our daughter who lives in the neighbourhood and the apartment was ideal to catch up with her friends before we went off to explore Venice. It was also a cosy retreat away from the afternoon sun.
What really made our visit most memorable was the personal touch Paolo had - from his recommendation of restaurants and bars, introduction to his friends, a bottle of Proseco from his vineyard in Treviso, the boat trip to the lagoon and numerous stories of the neighbourhood. The house incidentally has lovely artwork done by his father.