Giulio was a great host, reliable, friendly, welcoming, relaxed and easy to communicate with. He gave us all needed information and good recommendations too. He fetched us at the waterbus station and accompanied us to the apartment, where he had already provided a bottle of wine and some coffee, tea, olive oil. As an architect he knows how important light is and in contrast to many other apartments his was equipped with clear day-light lamps we really appreciated. The kitchen had charm, still furnished in the originally style, but modernized, quite big and functional. The beds were comfortable, with warm enough quilts for the colder seasons. The bath furnished with a very nice shower. His apartment is located in Castello near the Biennale and to via Garibaldi with easy access to every days supplies, food markets, bakers, coffee-bars and restaurants at a few meters distance. It was a perfect place to stay for the 11 days we spent in Venice. Very recommendable!