Alessandro is a warm and extremely attentive host. The apartment is well equipped with everything one needs to have a comfortable stay, and Alessandro provided some added treats as well. He also left us some helpful guides about making the most of our visit. We went mainly for the Biennale, but were able to see a lot of other things in Venice too. The location, on Giudecca island is a bit less trafficked, just as we were hoping, but there are still many nice places to eat and drink within walking distance. It's very quick to get to the other islands to see the sites, and quite nice to come home to a quieter, restful environment and go out for a local drink, or sit on Alessandro's great backyard patio. Highly recommended!