Wonderful experience in every way. Beautiful apartment, perfect location. Easy walk to San Marco, Accademia, etc., but far enough away from the crowds to experience "real" Venice life. Love San Polo district. Francesca & her mother were great hosts, provided us with start-up kitchen stock, plenty of information about local restaurants & attractions (although we like to stumble upon places that catch our interest). We used water-taxi from airport direct to the nearby canal dock; lovely way to enter & depart Venice. A bit more costly than the water-bus or train, but saves hauling bags through the streets. Very civilized way to travel! Thanks for everything Francesca; we would definitely stay again next time we visit Venice.