What an absolutely wonderful place to stay in Venice! Elena has a beautiful home, which served as a quiet and restful retreat for our busy visit. Spacious and well-appointed with modern amenities but yet still retaining the charm of a local home. It was so delightful to open the windows early in the morning and enjoy the picturesque views of a peaceful back canal and San Giacomo dell'Orio church. The location was perfect for us: away from the center of the madding crowds in San Marco, but close enough that we could always walk to any of the major places we wanted to tour; it's also very close to a water bus stop, if that's how you prefer to get around. It was a great starting point for us to explore the neighborhoods. There are very good restaurants close by and a local market next door, for those mornings and mid-day breaks when you just want to have a small bite and relax in the peace of a home.
Davide was so gracious and helpful throughout our visit, my wife and I truly enjoyed getting to know him, if even for just a short time. (Ask him about his boat!) It's so refreshing to find people who truly love the city they live in; you can immediately tell that Davide believes Venice is a magical place and we left Venice with a bit of that magical feel as well, because of Davide, this home, and this visit!