We could not have been more pleased with our stay, this is hands down the best Airbnb we have ever booked. At first, I thought the small courtyard between us and the canal would diminish our experience but it actually enhanced it! The flat was on the second floor and the intimate little balcony was the perfect perch to drink champagne and nibble on some home cooked meals while watching the boats and pedestrians pass by. Several people noticed our little piece of paradise and waved! There was a nice grocery store within about a three minute walk, where great food and very affordable champagne/wine can be purchased ($5 a bottle instead of $7 a glass at restaurants!) Finding the flat was easy, leaving the train station in Venice, we bought a 3 day ACTV boat pass ($40 each) which dropped us off just across the canal. A few paces over the bridge and check in was easy. Angelo was warm and inviting, oriented us to the space, and later we purchased on of his beautiful and colorful glass lamps. This is one place I would like to return...so clean and comfy...safe and perfectly situated. Hated to leave.