This house is a hidden gem - the perfect place to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Even though it is extremely central (less than 10 minutes from the station and close to all the main attractions) it is tucked away in a quiet piazza, away from the crowds. Our children loved being able to run around and play chase in the evenings - having the space to do this in the centre of Venice felt like a real luxury. If you have young kids, for this reason alone I would strongly recommend this house! In the piazza itself there is a bar and a restaurant - we didn't try either but both always had a steady (though not noisy) stream of customers. Close by there are two supermarkets (the nearer one has an amazing location, right on a canal!) so shopping for food was easy.
The house itself has been beautifully restored, was immaculately clean and surprisingly spacious - our family of five (including three very active young boys) did not feel cramped. The kitchen was fully equipped (including a dishwasher), the bedrooms were extremely comfortable and there was even a private courtyard - lovely for an aperitivo after a day's sightseeing. Little touches like the fridge being stocked with water and soft drinks, plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits in the cupboards and little chocolate eggs for the children were really appreciated.
Finally, Marco and his lovely wife (I am so sorry, but I have forgotten your name!) were great hosts. From the first communication they could not have been more helpful and when we arrived they took their time to show us around the the house, tell us about the area and make personal recommendations. It is clear that they have a great love for this wonderful city and they wanted us to get the most out of our stay. So thank you to you both!