Mario and his beautiful Venice apartment were incredible! Mario was nice enough to meet us at the Vaporetto (which was a lifesaver, since Venice can be quite confusing) and gave us a crash course in navigating the surrounding area. The apartment was quite spacious and was located in a quiet and peaceful area of the island (a quick stroll to all the sights and sounds, but far enough away from the throngs of tourists). We couldn't have asked for a better place or host during our time in Venice. I only wish we could have stayed longer!