The Venice apartment hosted by Francesco and Elena is a true gem - a home away from home! Everything is as described and I would say even better than I expected. Our party of eight (four adults, four children aged 3-10yrs) were completely comfortable and at home for 3 nights in the dead of a Venetian winter (much colder and mistier than I expected!). Elena met us at the apartment, gave us a warm welcome and showed us everything we needed to know. The rooms are all very large with VERY comfortable beds and couches, the windows out to the canal and garden beautiful and everything was perfect for us. We ended up staying in and cooking, eating, watching TV and chatting (over wine) a lot more than we expected, as it was quite cold 5/-1 degrees and the apartment is so comfortable! The satellite TV and wifi are just great and there is an extensive library too. The bathrooms and showers were perfect and hot and even there is a dishwasher and washing machine (full size drying rack!). Full size fridge, oven, fully stocked kitchen! I don't think my praise could be high enough - this truly is a beautifully put together home, does not feel like a rented apartment at all. Everything is perfect. It comes with our highest recommendation!