Riccardo met us at the Aliliguna stop with umbrellas as it was raining, very thoughtful. He gave us lots of info that helped us plan our days there. The apartment, while not large, is as described - excellent location, quiet but close to restaurants and stores and easy to get anywhere from. The bed is quite comfortable and the kitchen has enough of everything.The shower (and bathroom) are small and, if you are not careful with the door of the shower, it is easy to get the bathroom very wet. While the washer is a nice idea, and perhaps it is just a damp time of year in Venice, there is not much point in using as your laundry will not dry. Overall a great base of operations for exploring Venice.