Uto's apartment is perfect - smart, clean, comfortable, smartly designed and in a brilliant location. The recent renovation is really stylish and we particularly loved the ingenious "secret" en suite bathroom. There is everything you might need for a stay and the kitchen is well stocked, although we only used it once as there are so many places to eat and drink nearby (and a couple of supermarkets). The flat overlooks a bustling square on one side which was always buzzing and gondolas glide by on the canal on the other side (with gondoliers shouting 'oy-oy') but the best part is how near the apartment is to everything - just a few minutes walk to the Rialto bridge, St Mark's Square and the streets of the Ghetto in the other direction. Arriving is easy too as it is very close to the Rialto vaperetto stop. Nothing is more than a 25 minute walk away so it's easy to pop back to the appartment in the middle of the day for a rest and to enjoy the air-con when the heat gets too much. Uto's instructions and communication were top class and prompt and he could not have been more accommodating to our needs (there is a place to keep bags after checkout if your flight is later in the day which is very thoughtful). Nicola was able to welcome us warmly and offer tips from a true Venetian. Five stars all round - for host, apartment and a beautiful city.