Roberta and Paolo were great hosts. The apartment has been beautifully renovated and was very clean, comfortable and quiet. When we initially arrived at the airport, they directed us to the correct Alilaguna boat line to Venice. Paolo met us at its stop on the grand canal to show us to the apartment. He spent time with us to tell us about the city, even providing a few helpful maps of local amenities and off the beaten path cafes and restaurants. The apartment is located in a great part of Venice, only a few minutes away from St. Mark's square. Since it is so close, it allows you to visit the square early, before the crowds arrive, when it is at its most quiet and serene. After an afternoon of touring the city, it was easy to stop in to drop off bags, change, or rest. If we were to visit Venice again, we would love to stay here.