Claudio was extremely welcoming and treated us as we were family. He took us to and from the airport, drove us into Venice one morning, and even gave us a bus pass. He showed us a map of Venice and mestre and gave us all his recommendations of where to go and what to do. the house was very comfortable and clean and felt like I was at home. There is a cute garden where you can sit outside and Claudio gave us fresh cherries and wine. just a short bus ride in to Venice. definitely recommend!