We stayed for two nights in Daryl's apartment and it was exactly what we were looking for! Great location, it was out of the tourist area which was a welcome change after spending the day in the crowds. Unfortunately we never met Daryl as we arrived in Venice once he already went to work for the night and were out all day the next. He did send a friend to pick us up from the train station and walk us to the apartment and he was very helpful. We had breakfast left for us one of the two mornings we were there which was lovely, it was the morning we were leaving really early though so it would have been nicer to have it the day we spent in Venice. All in all, a great place to hang our hat. It was nice to feel like we were more of a local than a tourist. Great location for a great price. I would recommend!