Ricardo's place is a true little gem: all modern amenities in a traditional Venetian family home. The location is absolutely perfect: walking distance from the main touristy sights but without the hordes of tourists, it is located in a very vibrant local community with buzzing bars, shops or peaceful canals and gardens on your doorsteps. But most of all, what made our stay truly unique was the welcome we received from Ricardo and his family. We arrived after midnight with a 7 year's old tired daughter, Ricardo got on the phone to the water bus driver when we got in the wrong boat and sent his dad to welcome us in a stop which was miles from where we should have arrived! When we finally got to the flat, waiting for us was a mini bottle of prosecco and all the essential for breakfast. We stayed in many airbnbs in many countries, some good, some less so but this was by far one of the best we have ever been to! I can't recommend it highly enough and I can't wait to go back!