My family loved this spacious, well-appointed apartment in the BEST location in Venice! Guiliana helped me take the right water bus to her apartment after we left our rental car at the Venice station; I highly recommend the water bus (line 4.1 to Arsenale) as it was quick and easy and less expensive than a private water taxi. On the morning of our departure, though, we did take a private water taxi to the airport (it saved us over an hour of travel time) and Guiliana was invaluable in arranging that for us; we had a 7 a.m. pick-up just steps away from her place! The apartment itself is huge, with great light, air conditioning, and personal touches that made it feel like we were staying in home and not just a rental. She left so many goodies for us, even fresh milk and orange juice, but also many snacks and teas/coffee, etc. Very well appointed kitchen, lovely common area and dining room, and a terrific terrace upstairs (that no other apartment around us seemed to have). Great laundry set-up and air conditioning, too. You also cannot beat the location in the Castello neighborhood as her place is just a 3-minute walk to great restaurants and shops out of the madness of San Marco Square. Plus, her place is only about an 8-minute walk to St. Mark's and the Doge's Palace. Don't miss some of the things in Castello like San Pietro di Castello; during a very busy time in Venice, we had the place to ourselves! Also check out the many off-the-tourist-radar churches; many are free and have beautiful art in them, and NO CROWDS. All of this is within easy walking distance of Guiliana's apartment. The gelato place just a 3-minute walk away (Gelateria Il Pinguino) is a lovely after-dark place to grab one last gelato and see the city all lit up at night. Giardino della Marinaress is also close (a little green-space park) and is very close. It was great to be so close to the action but know that once we crossed that last bridge before the Arsenale area by the apartment, we were leaving all the big crowds behind. Guiliana was our best host and will do whatever she can to make your stay amazing. Don't hesitate - just book it!