WOW!! What can I say in this review that has not already been said? Incantevole Venezia is nothing short of a little slice of pure heaven in the mot serene and peaceful area of Venice. There are not enough stars to give this absolutely gorgeous residence and to one of the most genuinely amazing human beings I have ever met.....Paolo!! Words cannot describe how impressed I was with Paolo. From the moment we met at the train station, where he met my 81 year old mother and I upon our arrival and insisted on helping with just about every piece of luggage...and we had alot!.....to the moment he said goodbye to us at the water taxi in front of the house.....Paolo was the kindest, gentlest, generous and most gracious and humble man I have ever met. I was truly made to feel like a family member staying at his magnificent home. As others have stated, Paolo not only met us at the train, escorted and assisted us to get settled in the apartment, he then took us to the piazza nearby to show us around this wonderful area. He went to the supermarket with us and afterwards, we shared a coffee at the lovely and delicious bakery in the square. On the day we were leaving, he shared a light lunch there with my mom and I as well. No matter how much I insisted on paying for our lunch, Paolo would not allow me to treat him to lunch. He was a true gentleman and the most incredible host imaginable. I hope to repay his kindness one day should he ever visit NY! My house is your house Paolo...please come! And the house!! What can I say that has not been said? The pictures on the website make the apartment look luxurious, upscale, clean, and comfortable. The pictures do not do the apartment justice....It is even more stunning in person. Paola and Renata have put so much love and thought into renovating and designing this home and it shows in each and every and square inch and detail of the house. The beds were amazingly comfortable, the showers were great, the kitchen ingeniously designed to provide a complete and fully stocked kitchen in such a unique way. I loved having my breakfast in the lovely garden listening to the birds and the sweet and gentle sounds of residential life in Venice. Watching the gondolas glide softly by the window was surrealistic. I was so happy to be away from the chaos of the touristy areas. I so enjoyed visiting them and sightseeing, but I was overjoyed to be staying in Nirvana instead! I relished in a morning walk, getting lost among the streets and canals in this lovely neighborhood. My only regret is that I did not plan to stay longer in Venice and at Paolo's spectacular home. If you are planning a trip to Venice and were blessed to find Incantevole Venezia available....book it immediately without a second...