Luca was most welcoming from the start of our stay. He met us at the door and provided us with many resources that helped us get around Venice, particularly a map showing us where local groceries can be purchased. That definitely heightened our experience of living as locals. The apartment was a great place to stay. Although the neighbourhood is a little away from the centre of Venice, the distance to San Marco was walkable and a quiet place to return to after a night out. The apartment was very close to a waterbus station with frequent service.