Alessio and Maria greeted us on the canal and lead us to their wonderful apartment. Having been recently renovated, the place was completely neat and clean, with comfortable beds and a generous bathroom. Entry to the apartment is through a lovely patio/garden and is adjacent to much larger garden owned by neighbors - i awoke each morning to a songbird. While the apartment is in a lively local neighborhood with many busy restaurants, grocery store, and shops, the apartment itself is completely quiet. Will stay here again upon our next visit to Venice.