We had a very special time in Stefano's appartement. It is central, very big, chique and the best of all is the terrace where you have the best view over the canal grande and rialto. The quarter behind the Calle paradiso has many pubs, reataurants and small shops and is not the main touristic hotspot. Patrick, Stefons travel agent recommended many local places. The appartement is quiet and the vaporetti stops are very near. If you have kids... read Cornelia Funke's "Herr der Diebe"...a very thrilling story set in Venezia... one of the places of the story is set in Calle de Paradiso. 🙂 we hope to come back soon!!