Alberto is a very sweet and friendly person. Upon meeting us at the watertaxi station, he asked us if we had a map of Venice and when we said no, he bought one for us without asking us for the money (it was very nice of him). He did give us a few pointers with the gondala ride and told us a little bit about the area and what to see and do. His place was very nice and comfortable. It looked very minimal on the floor map but it honestly has everything a traveler needs to stay comfortably. The biggest plus with Alberto's place is his location. Anytime we found the crowds unbearable or we needed a moment to relax, we were able to make it back to the apartment within a 15 minute walk at max. His location was very close to everything in Venice that we wanted to see. As there is no land transportation, being so close to all the major attractions was great. I would definitely recommend this place to couples and small families looking for an affordable place to stay within Venice. If my husband and I ever go back to Venice, we will definitely stay at Alberto's place!