Alessandro met us at the Guglie boat stop and was a great guy. Took time to show us the workings of the apartment and gave us recommendations for restaurants etc. Nothing was too much trouble. The apartment is spotlessly clean and in a great neighborhood just out of the absolute bustle of the main streets of Venice. 20 mins. walk to Rialto and 10 mins. more to St. Marks Square. 5 - 7 mins. walk to train station and water transport virtually at your doorstep. Thoroughly recommend this apartment.