From the moment we arrived in Venice, Chiara was so helpful. She met us at the bus stop and walked us to the house, giving us local tips along the way. Her home is kept extremely well and she definitely pays attention to the little details. Waiting for us in the refrigerator were fresh fruits, snacks, and a cold bottle of prosecco. The view from the bedroom is magical- looks directly onto a canal and is very quiet both day and night. The house is in a great location in proximity to pretty much everything, including the public transportation (both buses and water boats). The bed was very comfortable and the A/C worked great. She left little things for us such as mosquito spray (which you will need in the summer), shampoo, coffee, laundry detergent etc. While there is no washing machine, we enjoyed handwashing a few items and hanging them on the clothesline to dry! This house had everything we needed. The value compared to any hotels in the area is GREAT and you will feel like you're getting a better Venetian experience by staying in a wonderful, modern home owned by the sweetest Italian woman you'll ever meet! STAY HERE!!! Skip the hotels. You won't regret it.