Mario was an excellent host. Very friendly, accommodating, and clean. Both he and his girlfriend offered great advice on where to go in Lido and where to go to dinner (I highly recommend his dinner suggestions!). Upon arrival, we got a bit lost, but Mario promptly helped us find his home by coming out to meet us. His home is easy to find once you know where it is; it is conveniently located near the Palanca water bus stop and above the Coop. Mario showed us where all the amenities were and quickly answered all our questions. He was patient with a couple mishaps we had, always remaining positive and pleasant. Mario fills his home with things he enjoys--including puzzles to admire and a book about shipbuilding in Venice. He is passionate about the place he lives--we couldn't have asked for a better host or room in Venice!