Although we never actually met Paolo he was gracious enough to send his sister to meet us at the train station and walk with us to the apartment. Apartment was stylish and comfortable and extremely well located in a quieter part of Venice about a 20 minute walk to St Marks square and other things we wanted to see. Loved sitting in living room and watching gondoliers rowing past our windows. Would definitely want to stay in this apartment again if we return to Venice!!