Paolo was a wonderful host, giving me recommendations for travel to the city and informing me of a strike before I arrived (luckily the strike did not impact getting form the airport to the apartment). And even though I arrived late due to flight delays his friend Federica was patient and waited for my arrival to check me in (thanks).
The apartment itself is a cute little place overlooking the water with close proximity to osterias & trattorias. There is no elevator but it's only on the first floor with a wide staircase so there was no problem carrying my suitcase.
It was a perfect apartment to return to after a day walking all over Venice.