Massimo is a very nice guy who is very helpful,communicative, & willing to help with any concerns you might have.He took us to the airport on his boat & car for a reasonable fee. For the 3 of us it worked out to be about the same price if we had caught the Vaporetto & a lot nicer experience. Definitely worth it. The apartment was perfect for us with a good kitchen,washing machine,quiet,etc, & very comfortable.. The area is lovely. It was nice to get away from the hustle & bustle of the more well known parts of Venice, & come home to a very peaceful local vibe. Cannaregio has a very safe feel with plenty of good restaurants, & none of the the touristy stuff other parts of Venice has. There's also a good supermarket nearby which we used to make some meals & save some money.
We thoroughly recommend Massimo & his apartment :-)