This apartment was definitely a gem in a city that is quite expensive to stay in: it was reasonably priced and it was right on the canal (we could watch the boats go by all day - a highlight for me!). The area is also very quiet and thus a great place to go after being in some of the more crowded areas in the city. Mario was a lovely host - he picked us up at the Ospedale station and took us right to the apartment, not to mention he provided very detailed instructions on where to get food/deserts and how to use various appliances in the apartment. His english is also excellent. Heads up: it may be worth walking from the Venezia S. Lucia train station to the apartment if you want to save 8 euros/person that can be paid for a very slow and crowded ferry (it takes about 40 minutes to walk with baggage). The grocery store is very close to the apartment, as is the ferry station. Thanks for a lovely stay! I would recommend this apartment!