Amazing does not do justice to Luca nor his apartment. You cannot ask for a more gracious host or a more beautiful apartment. Luca's place is located in S. Elena, a luscious and serene, quiet neighbourhood about a 15 min walk from Venice center. We were so happy to get back after a day spent fighting our way through San Marco. Neighbours are real, very calm and very friendly Venetians. Vaporetto communications are excellent. Luca's apartment is so beautiful. Spacious, fully equipped (it's really got everything), spotless in terms of cleanliness, airy and beautifully decorated. It reminded us of "A room with a view". Everything was just perfect. Luca is the sweetest host. He made everything easy. We were so late in terms of check in, but he greeted us with a smile and a bottle of wine. The Hilton is nothing compared to Luca and his place. The only reason we would not recommend this place is so that it would not be booked when we come back because we absolutely are and we are absolutely staying with Luca if he will have us!