My 3-week stay in Marco Da Preda’s apartment was very positive. First, the apartment is in the region of Castello, an area conveniently located away from the tourist hubs of Venice. The number of visitors to the city, particularly during summer, can be overwhelming, so it was welcoming to be in a quite area. The apartment is near two vaporetto stops, and two grocery stores (all less than 5 minutes away). The neighborhood has several economical restaurants, wine shops and coffee shops, all nearby. It was advantageous to have access to a kitchen since most meals were cooked at home. Surprisingly for the month of July, and despite not having air conditioning, the temperature in the apartment was pleasant. Marco was attentive, responsive, and made my stay in Venice what I had hoped. I would definitely stay in the apartment again should I return to Venice, and I would also highly recommend it to my friends. Thanks again for a wonderful stay Marco! Silvia Acosta