Francesca was an exemplary host -- she greeted us at the vaporeto dock, walking with us to the apartment, and explaining en route the ins and outs of the neighborhood. The neighborhood itself was a delightful reprieve from the summer hustle and bustle of tourists in Venice… The apartment was extremely comfortable for my wife and me -- it is very well-equipped and furnished, and beautifully updated, with careful attention to various details. Finally, having an air conditioner was absolutely a life saver during the record heat wave in Venice.