Mario met us by the boat station and led us to our apartment, a five minute walk away. He was very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is as you see it, basic, clean, comfortable, an excellent base for exploring Venice. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, away from the main tourist areas, but also within easy reach of St Marks Square and the Rialto Bridge. My wife and I very much enjoyed our time in Venice, it is a beautiful city, and it made a difference to have an apartment all to ourselves. We would certainly recommend Mario's place.