Giovanni and his cohost Dino were very welcoming, meeting me at the vaporetto stop, walking me to the apartment, and giving me plenty of local tips for things to see and do. The location was phenomenal, only 5 minutes from a major vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal and 5 from Fondamente Nove where you can get on the boats to Murano and Burano. My wife and I had an amazing time in Venice and would certainly stay here again.