My husband and I stayed in Venice for 5 nights over New Years and had a wonderful time. Gianlcua's apartment is great. It was very spacious - much bigger than I expected, with a huge living room and bedroom. The photos don't do it justice. There are large windows with lots of natural light. The mattress is a bit old but overall comfortable. The apartment is also incredibly clean. Note: there is not washing machine. However, this wasn't an issue for us. Also note that the apartment is on the top floor, so anyone with heavy luggage and/or mobility issues might have some issues. My husband and I are from NYC so stairs are a non issue. In fact, the views from the small balcony in the bedroom provides some lovely views. The apartment is about a 13 or so minute walk from the train station, so it was easy enough to walk there after our arrival. The location is perfect. The neighborhood is absolutely lovely - mostly locals. There are really great cafes, bars and restaurants just a short minutes walk away. However, the apartment is quiet with no street noise. There was a bit of communication mix-up over check-in time - but it worked itself out fairly easily. I didn't meet Gianluca, but Lidia, who showed is the space, was lovely. I highly recommend this apartment for someone who wants a quiet space, in a neighborhood full of locals with lots of restaurants and shops within a short distance.