My boyfriend and I cannot recommend Marina and Fabrizio's apartment highly enough. It is large, comfortable, very clean, and - best of all - situated in an absolutely beautiful old palazzo in the heart of Venice.

When we read the description of the apartment we were dubious that it could be as good as it sounds, but if anything it was better. The experience was made all the more wonderful by the small welcoming touches, like a supply of breakfast foods and a selection of guidebooks to Venice on the shelves. Marina also came and met us off the boat from the airport to show us the way, which was very kind.

Throughout our visit we were so pleased that we hadn't chosen to stay in an overpriced hotel: there is no way the experience would have been as delightful.

We hope to come back again some day. Thank you Marina and Fabrizio!