My week in the fisherman's house on Burano was delightful, the perfect break between the more frenzied tourist scene of Florence and the city of Venice itself. Burano has charm to spare and when most of the other tourists have returned to the city in early evening the residents gladly share their lovely island with you. The location of the house is perfect--close to the water but only a short walk to the center and the vaporetto stop. I didn't meet Alice, but Rita, the neighbor who looks after the house, was very kind and helpful though I speak no Italian and she no English. I highly recommend both Alice's house and the delightful
island of Burano