I was able to spend a wonderful week with Franco and Anna. Even before my arrival, Franco provided me with all the important information about the journey from the airport and he even picked me up personally from the nearest boat stop. The accommodation is very centrally located in a quiet side street not far from the very beautiful Campo Santa Maria Formosa - from here you can walk along beautiful alleys (and past countless stores with tempting delicacies) to Piazza San Marco or Ponte di Rialto in just a few minutes.
The guest room was spotlessly clean, as was the guest bathroom. I was lucky because the second guest room was not occupied, so I could use the bathroom for myself. My guest room was simply furnished, the bed was comfortable and I was able to work at an antique desk with a fantastic view over the roofs of Venice - exactly what I needed and love!
On my travels, I always love to stay authentically in a family home and what can I say, I will remember for a long time the delicious scents that filled the air every day whenever Anna did her magic in the kitchen. I would have been allowed to use the kitchen for cooking, but I limited myself to the invitation to make myself a delicious espresso every morning.
The lovely couple is extremely warm-hearted, very open, and most helpful. I greatly enjoyed my little talks with Franco, who gave me quite interesting insights into Venice as a city as well as small local particularities from the personal perspective of a resident. He shared many interesting and valuable stories and background information with me, which I very much appreciated.
All in all, I couldn't imagine staying at a better place being in Venice. Should I visit this beautiful, mysterious, and most interesting city again, I already know whose door I will knock on!
Easily given five stars for wonderful Franco & his wife Anna!