I had an amazing stay at Martina's apartment. The apartment itself is wonderful. There is a flight of stairs to navigate, so it's not fully accessible, but Carlo and his son (who are terrific!) met us at the train station and helped us with our bags up the stairs. The kitchen was well stocked and easy to use for coffee and small snacks. I didn't cook, but it certainly would have been possible. I did use the washer/dryer, which worked well. Martina sent along perfect instructions on a moment's notice. The bed is soft, which I love, (though I understand if others may want a former mattress), and the bedroom is spacious. The bathroom was big and spotless. And there's a good sized living area with a tv. Wi-Fi and air conditioning both worked well. Martina is an expert communicator, responding quickly to every question we had. In addition, right outside the front door is the heart of Venice. I couldn't have asked for a better location. St. Mark's Square two minutes to the right; the Rialto Bridge five minutes to the left. At Carlo's good recommendation, we purchased tickets for the vaporetti, but we barely needed them - everything we wanted to see and do was a wick walk away. Thank you, Martina, for your hospitality!