Our stay with Martina is by far the best Air B&B experience we've ever had. This is actually her apartment in which she once lived, which makes a big difference in how much pride she takes in it and sharing it with her guests. It also means her recommendations of places to go, things to do, and restaurants are authentically local! There is literally nothing more we could have asked to make our stay more enjoyable. Martina's apartment is like a cross between staying in a chic boutique hotel suite and a good friend's apartment. The apartment is not only quintessentially modern Venetian, but warm, bright and comfortable. Martina anticipated every need we would have during our stay, stocking the fridge with fresh fruit and yogurt, providing snack and light breakfast items, tea, coffee and even a small bottle of local Prosecco. There were luxury toiletries in the bathroom and the towel warmer was on. While we only stayed 3 nights, we would have been comfortable here for a week or even a month (or longer!). The kitchen is fully stocked with every utensil, pot, pan and dish that you need and basic cooking ingredients were provided. The decor is carefully thought out to make the best use of a small space, such that it feels much larger than it is. We traveled with our 4 month old daughter, and couldn't have been happier with the accommodations, the washing machine being really key to packing lightly for her knowing we could wash if needed. The location is fabulous, on a small, quiet square with several intimate restaurant options literally at your finger tips, a fresh fruit vendor, bakery, and a Coop grocery store just around the corner. Meanwhile it was only a 10 minute walk through the narrow picturesque corridors of authentic Venice to reach the most famous Rialto bridge and shortly after that, St Marc's square. We had no need for the water taxi except to/from the airport and the island of Murano. Communication with Martina was every time almost an immediate response and incredibly helpful. She met us at the water taxi upon arrival and personally escorted us to the apartment. She provided an extensive book of helpful information about the apartment and the city, with several fabulous insider recommendations that we used with wonderful success. I truly believe that Martina's personal touch made the difference between enjoying a trip to Venice, and actually falling in love with Venice...which I did, whole heartedly! Thank you Martina!