Our stay at Marcello's apartment was a wonderful introduction to Venice. I could not believe how clean the place was and very convenient to the Vaparetto stop at San Stae. Marcello was available and solicitous throughout our stay. It was comforting to know we had local help and expertise only a text message away.

My only caution is that the second floor main bedroom is up a steep set of stairs, almost-but-not-quite a ladder. The steps take a bit of getting used to and would be difficult for anyone with limited mobility. Of course, the same thing could be said about much of Venice itself.