Maurizio and Francesca were ideal hosts and the apartment is in a great location-right next to a vaporetto stop (that is also serviced by the airport vaporetto system). Unluckily for us, that stop was closed due to construction on the day we arrived. Maurizio contacted us in advance, told us which stop to get off at, and Francesca was waiting there to guide us to the apartment (and help carry luggage)! They were very professional and helpful, and the apartment is in a great location and has all the amenities one needs to have a good time in Venice. We thoroughly enjoyed staying there, and Maurizio and Francesca were always a text message or phone call away if we needed anything, even calling the airport vaporetto company for us when we had a question. It's obvious they know what they are doing and are there to make Venice much less imposing for first timers. The apartment was also very kid-friendly, as a side note. One of our fondest memories will always be listening to the gondoliers singing to tourists as they pass by the little canal just outside the window.