My husband, 12-year old son, and I had a fabulous experience with host and his charming father. They went out of their way to insure our stay was perfect and it was. The apartment is in an ideal location, right on a quiet canal with a gondola 'parked' outside, numerous bridges connecting to highly recommended restaurants (TripAdvisor and other online review sites), shops, and the Accademia vaporetto water bus which is only 2 stops from St. Mark's Square, Peggy Guggenheim museum right around the corner, and much more! The apartment is exquisite throughout ... beautiful furnishings, new modern bathrooms and fully stocked kitchen (host left us treats to enjoy)! Sitting in the dining room provides a view of the lovely garden and a peek of the Santa Maria Della Salute dome nearby. This is a find!