I cannot say enough to appreciate francesca and her family and the great hosts they have been. We travelled to rome, florence, siena, cinque terre, munich and stayed at great places, but francesca's place in venice is just out of this world! And believe me, the pictures do not do justice to it. Everything has been carefully planned for a person living in that house. It felt like living in your own house. And above all you get to meet such lovely, humble people. We had the fortune of the company of the pastis for dinner at their residence, and Emanuela, Fabio and Francesca are such nice and warm people. You truly made our venice experience unforgettable!!!! Lots of love to you all. As for people looking at staying here, pls go ahead without a care, it will turn out to be your best stay in Italy, I promise!