Salvatore stayed in communication with us before we arrived in Venice and met us at the Vaporetto stop, as he suggested, with a big smile. He showed us to the apartment pointing out good food places, the market, and landmarks to help us find our way. The apartment is neat and clean and was perfect for two friends traveling together. We felt safe in the neighborhood and it was an easy walk to the Vaporetto or a good place to start walking about Venice. It was away from the main busy tourist areas, which we liked, yet right around the corner were great restaurants, shop, and cafes. A short walk got you to all the main sites of Venice.