Our hosts Alfonso and Nicoletta were very attentive to our needs. Starting one week before our arrival, they emailed to ensure we understood the logistics - which can be complicated when trying to locate anything in the labyrinth that is Venice! They were clear and very responsive in their communications.

On our arrival day, Nicoletta met us at a waterbus stop very punctually and led us on the short walk to the home. We were treated to a tidy and roomy space that met the needs of our young family (mom, dad, 2 sons under age 12) perfectly. Nicoletta provided great information about the flat and also the surrounding area.

Others have commented on the Wifi being intermittent - I found that as long as I unplugged it and plugged it back in just before using it, it was fine. That is a very small inconvenience to get the internet wirelessly to us in a 1,500 year-old city.

The neighborhood was quiet at night except for the expected sounds, a door quietly opening, shudders being closed, that sort of thing.

A bonus for us was the plaza very close to the home - Campo Sant Stefano - was fabulous and we ate all our evening meals there with a number of great restaurants to choose from.

It was perhaps a 10 minute walk to St Mark's Plaza, winding through charming streets and squares, which was a real delight.

We would definitely stay again!