Our experience was fantastic. Valentina took us in at the last minute, and we had Venetian hospitality, family style, primarily through her wonderful daughter Nicola. The B&B itself is beautifully located in Cannaregio, a much better choice from our perspective, than the more crowded and noisier places near the Piazza, and just two stops by vaporetto from Santa Lucia train station. The breakfast provided was the best we've had on this Italian trip so far, and delightfully laid out on their rooftop terrace.

... And really, we all need to know the secret of how they keep the place - 500 years old as it is, and beautifully renovated - so spotlessly clean.