Convenient location. The apartment looks exactly like the photos, including the canal view. It's really nice to look out directly on a canal! No A/C but the fan in the bedroom made it very comfortable to sleep even with the heat outside. We didn't get to meet Mario since we ran late, but his niece Diana met us and showed us to the apartment. They even nicely had two places set for us at the table. Happy we chose this apartment in Venice!