Hi, Giancarlo is a good host. He was very supportive with information we requested above and beyond what a regular host is required. The location of the apartment is excellent, close to public water transportation, important tourist destinations without being overrun by tourists. Local food store (specialities), wine shop (from local wine sold decanted into flasks at totally affordable rate to 700 euro limited edition bottles), coffee shops and local supermarket is all walking distance. Quiet location, very private. Kitchen is small but has everything I needed to make and serve lunch and dinner; and some good family restaurants are 2 minutes walk anyway. Heat worked well as it was average temp outside at night was about 8 degres celcius. There was a mild odor which is probably normal in ground floor venice apartments and we managed to eradicate it with a small opening in the window. Good stay all in all, i would stay again but might want to try some other apartments just to compare