Our train was an hour late (and we were not able to contact him via phone or wifi) but Alex was very patient and amiable nevertheless.

The flat was amazing - large, clean, new and beautiful. The location was a short walk from the bus and shops - a great bakery on the way - in an area without tourists, just locals living their lives. Right next to a canal, of course.

No regrets about staying there - the bus is only Euro1.50 to Venice itself - here's a tip: get a Euro20.00 ticket for 24 hours and it covers the bus as well as all your vaporetti rides.