Claudio was a wonderful host, very gracious- he was accommodating on our later than planned arrival and had some breakfast foods on hand for our next morning. He showed us the best bus routes to take into central Venice, bus was a close walk and dropped you right at water taxis.He had a local map with local shops and dining spots marked. Driving in was no problem finding the house. Parking in front of the house was free and safe. The home was very comfortable for 4 people and the kitchen was very nicely equipped for cooking. Weather was not right for sitting out in his garden but it was a nice outdoor area would have been wonderful to enjoy on a warmer day! Would highly recommend staying with Claudio on your visit to Venice.