We loved meeting Maurizia and Gaetano and staying in their charming apartment in the Dorsoduro. It is perfect for those who appreciate art and books, for there is much that makes this apartment lovely. Maurizia kindly met us a the vaparetto stop, walked with us and introduced us to the apartment. They provided a continental breakfast, and as well, we shopped for additional provisions at the Billa supermarket which is right across from the San Basilio vaparetto stop and is open late. (hint: you can buy tins of cookies at the Billa that they sell for higher prices in the gift shops. Check there first if you wish to bring Venetian cookie tins as souvenirs, also, insect repellant if you are going in summer, for Venice is on a lagoon and we got a few mosquito bites as walked about). The restaurant Pane e Vino is near the apartment and it is fabulous. We walked all through the Dorsoduro to wend our way to the Grand Canal. For a more direct route, one can take the Calle Avogaria which turns into the Calle Lunga S. Barnaba then the Calle del Traghetto to the Ca'Rezzonico vaparetto stop to cross over to San Marco. As well, it is wonderful to walk easily along water on the Fond Zatttere turning left to the main walkways leading to the Accademia vaparetto stop and bridge. Again, Maurizia and Gaetano were very kind and welcoming. The apartment was clean and airy and just as the photos displayed and it was a delightful stay. We wish we could have stayed longer to get to know Maurizia and Gaetano and hope to return again soon!