Mario keep in good communication with us before the trip and it made me feel secure to know that someone would meet us when we arrived in Venice. His apartment is very clean, comfortable, and large! We enjoyed having dinners in the dining area, separate from the bedroom. His apartment is far enough away from the tourist center to make you feel like a local. The shops near the apartment are wonderful so you don't have to go far for a good local meal! The tourist center is about a 15 minute walk and a grocery store is about a 3 minute walks way from the apartment. We enjoyed staying at Mario's place and look forward to visiting again soon!