Everything at Massimos' place is fantastic! We stayed here for 10 days and it was perfect for us! The apartment is in a wonderful area, outside the thick of the touristy stuff, but close enough to go/walk to. There are many local canal side bars, cafes and restaurants nearby. Vaparetto station in quick 10 min walk. Grocery store around the block has everything you need to have on hand. Kitchen is fully stocked and very functional. The apartment is much bigger than it appears in photos (but exactly as shown) and is beautifully modern Vencian. Balcony is great, overlooks the garden. Be advised, Venice is on top of water, if you are sensitive to mosquitoes- get some bug spray- it is sold at every pharmacy! The previous negative reviews are probably written by people who can never be made happy - don't give them too much weight. Massimo was very attentive to us and the property, available if we needed anything (but we didn't). Check-in should be arranged ahead of time. as he will meet you and give you full instructions for the property. Remember, he is waiting for you, so be respectful, be on time, and be courteous of his time. He took us on a tour on his beautiful boat after check in, gave us some insider information about Venice and took us to a amazing restaurant where we had the most amazing seafood spaghetti ever! Thank you Massimo, we hope to see you again!