I could not have asked for a better place to stay right in the heart of Venice! I was worried we would feel too crowded or it would be noisy, but Francesco's lovely, spacious apartment was neither and he thought of everything in advance - a stocked kitchen, big bathroom (even with a bathmat, a rare commodity in Europe!), extra blankets and a map of our location and surrounding sites. The apartment is a 15 minute walk from all the major Venetian attractions and also just far enough off the beaten path to get away from tourist hoards. I loved staying in a real, cozy apartment, exploring labyrinthine Venice for a few days and recommend this host highly!