Our stay in Venice was a delight! We were met at a convenient spot and escorted to Frederico's Venetian home which is conveniently close to the Grand Canal (but away from the crowds). We loved the authentic home feel on a small canal, with restaurants and coffee shops close by and an easy stroll to catch a Vaperato. Frederico gave us great tips for making the most of our stay, including helping us set up a private rowing session with a young man from a historical boat and rowing preservation club - this was a highlight! Our room was comfortable, extremely clean, and private and with some nice touches included. We were gifted with a bottle of Italian wine for our anniversary! Communication with Frederico before and during our stay was excellent. While we had considered staying in a hotel, we are so glad we didn't. Our holiday was richer for experiencing Venice fro this vantage point. We are thankful for our stay and to our host for his hospitality.