Location, location, location! The apartment was very comfortable and well appointed and did I mention the location? It is only a short walk to the Rialto bridge and the street market which is a must for anyone visiting this city. Stefano gave us excellent directions to the flat, though we managed to still get turned around and lost; all part of the Venetian experience. :)
Stefano was helpful in restaurant recommendations and was respectful of our privacy. The only complaints would be the weak water pressure and water temperature that only got slightly warm. Also, while we visited, the mosquitos were bad in the apartment. Venetians don't have screens on their windows and because the temperature was so nice, we kept the windows open. Sleep was not so great as we had mosquitos buzzing around our heads throughout the night. We found out only on the last day in town that some stores sell electronic bug zappers. I would recommend picking one up if you're going to be in town for a number of days.