Massimo's apartment was wonderful! Even better than described. Leading up to our stay, Massimo was always readily available via email with suggestions, answers to questions, etc. He also helped us to arrange a babysitter for our children one night and the ladies who babysat were absolutely lovely and we felt very safe leaving the children with them.
Check-in was a breeze - we took a private water taxi from the airport to a specified meeting point about 100 m from the apartment. The greeter was there on time waiting for us to arrive and helped us bring our luggage to the apartment. The apartment itself is lovely. Very modern and well appointed and very clean. We were traveling as a family with two couples, 4 children (2 of them infants) and their grandmother. There was plenty of space for all of us in the 4 lovely bedrooms. Cots were provided for the two infants. The air conditioning was throughout the entire house (as opposed to just in the bedrooms) and was lovely to have after long hot days walking around Venice. The location of the apartment is fantastic - right in a beautiful square. We dined one evening at the trattoria that is just steps from the apartment door. The kids were able to run around playing ball and chasing pigeons in the square while we enjoyed a few glasses of wine. There is also a nice little snack bar in the square as well as a wonderful patisserie (Alla Bragora) just around the corner. The croissants and coffee at the patisserie were wonderful - as was the fresh squeezed orange juice. The walk to San Marco from the apartment was easy (just two turns) and quick (about 5 to 10 mins depending on how many times you stop to take photos along the beautiful waterfront). The area was safe and lovely. All in all we truly enjoyed our stay in this apartment. We would certainly love to return for longer some day! Recommended highly! Thank you Massimo for a great stay!