Maurizio was a great host - he was was very responsive to various questions we had before arriving and he helped us find an apartment for friends who were also coming to Venice. He picked us up and escorted us to the apartment and was very thorough in explaining all the features. We loved the apartment, it was very comfortable and clean, and in a great location. We occasionally heard gondoliers singing as they went by, which was fun. We also loved that he provided a portable wi-fi device we could carry with us as we walked around Venice. This was very helpful to use with our GPS to find our way around the city! Highly recommended.