Rory was really welcoming and his place was as good as home. I never felt uncomfortable staying there. Even though he was away during the length of my stay, he was thoughtful and kept checking in over the phone/messages to ask whether everything was alright. He was also very patient when I was facing some glitches with the website while making the booking, and waited for my issue to get resolved. The apartment was extremely comfortable, bright, and had been decorated with great thought. I'll recommend Rory's place to everyone looking to stay in/near the Venice area.