Massimo’s place is in a great location, just a 15 min walk from the main train station in Venice. Also an about 10-15 walk to the grand canal and most major attractions in the center of the city. It is on a canal, in a fenced in area that is quiet and in a residential area. Though the gate doesn’t actually lock, the area feels very safe. Massimo is very accommodating and helpful. He was also so nice as to offer us a private nighttime (or anytime he was very flexible) canal tour on his boat. It’s not a gondola, but he gave historical commentary and took us on the back canals no other tours were on. It felt very authentic and was a unique experience (for nearly half the price of regular private canal tours). He dropped us off at the end at a restaurant that his recommendation and was great. Also there’s an amazing glass chandelier in the master bedroom. Super cool.