This was our first time in Venice. We found Paola's house to be in a great location to serve as a home base. The public transportation was a 2 min walk from the house. It is close enough to San Marcos square to walk over. There is a Coop (grocery store) within walking distance and a rolling shopping bag in the downstairs closet you can use to bring groceries home. My husband and I ate dinner out, but enjoyed being able to take a break and have some snacks and wine in the terrace on the third floor. You can't see the ocean, but it was still nice.