There aren't enough positive adjectives that I could muster up to describe the amazing experience that we had staying at Giorgia and Michele's apartment! Out of our entire month-long trip across 4 cities in Italy, this was *easily* the best accommodation choice of all. First, and most importantly, Michele and Giorgia are two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Michele came out of his way to meet us upon our arrival in Venice and personally help us carry our luggage to the apartment. On the way to the apartment, he took time to show us around the neighborhood, pointing out all the best restaurants and shops. He was sure to show us some of the best secret spots that the local Venetians frequent, and helped us to not get caught up in tourist trap type places. When we arrived at the apartment, he was incredibly thorough in showing us exactly how everything worked, gave us the wi-fi password, checked the temperature to make sure it was perfect, etc, etc. It was immediately obvious that Michele and Giorgia truly care about the people that they host in their gorgeous apartment and want to be sure we have the best experience possible. (For contrast, I stayed in a place in Florence right before coming here and the homeowner left me waiting at the locked front gate for 15 mins before she decided to slowly wander out, hand me a key and walk away. No explanation on how to use anything whatsoever, then I never saw her again so left the key on the table to 'check out'. So, that being said, having Michele and Giorgia as my next experience with AirBnB was a the most amazing contrast and a HUGE breath of fresh air. EVERY AirBnB homeowner should take a lesson from M + G.) The apartment itself is fantastic. The location is *amazing*. It's set in a quiet alleyway, off of the well-worn tourist path which makes it super peaceful and super safe. That being said, once you walk out the door, you only have to walk about 50 feet before you're right in the middle of all the action, shops, restaurants, etc. The apartment is incredibly clean, bright and fun. The main bed in the bedroom is very comfortable and the windows next to the bed that overlook the canal are a MAJOR bonus! We would open the windows in the morning and watch the boats and gondolas cruise by below us. It was one of the most magical, romantic parts of our entire vacation! Overall, I could not possibly have had a better experience or have dealt with warmer, kinder, more wonderful people. It was an amazing Welcome into gorgeous Venezia and when I come back in the future, I will never stay anywhere else! :) Grazie mille Michele and Giorgia!!!