This was our second stay at Gem’s House and it was even better than the first, if that is possible! With the installation of a lockbox containing the apartment key and specific directions and instructions sent by Airbnb two days prior to our arrival, we were able to enter the apartment without having to coordinate a specific meeting time and place with Cristina. And the apartment is wonderful! It has everything one could possibly want in a vacation space. The kitchen is well-outfitted, the furniture is comfortable and charming, and the little patio off the bedroom is a bonus! The Wi-Fi is reliable and we were thrilled to find many English language stations on the two large TVs in the bedroom and living area. We love this area of Venice, which is so convenient to the Bienniale, the vaporettos, and to the restaurants and shops of nearby Via Garibaldi. When we were tired, we said “let’s go home,” and Gem’s House was really a home to us during our stay in Venice!