Staying at Dario's was such a great decision! Although we didn't actually meet Dario, we met his dad which was such a treat! From the moment we got there, he was so kind and welcoming! He does not speak English, but we were able to communicate just fine. Both he and Dario made it known that if we needed anything at all, we could ask them. We were even given a map of Venice which was really nice to have! The place was VERY clean and even though there were other people staying there, it was never an issue. When I first read some reviews, I was worried the location might be an issue, but it wasn't at all! I never felt unsafe in the neighborhood and I came back at night. It was really close to the train station which made getting to the island very easy. If you are thinking of staying in Venice, I definitely recommend staying here! You won't regret it!