Before we flew to Venice, our host corresponded via e-mail and gave us advice regarding the water transportation from the airport to the dock near the apartment. She also recommended a pizza restaurant near the dock (we ate there). We were met on time by our host's representative who walked with us to the apartment. She showed us the apartment and gave us the "rules" book (emergency numbers, garbage times, etc.). The apartment was clean and well organized. It is a short walk to a neighborhood grocery store where we purchased coffee, juice, and breakfast rolls (we ate only breakfast in the apartment). We felt safe and the location is great for walking to the Grand Canal and the shops. We would stay there again.