I have never been to Venice before, and looking for a place to stay for my friend and I was tough at first. I found Gianni's listing and noticed all the positive reviews. I also saw that he provided clear instructions for new visitors to the area. The price was the best in the area and the place is right around the corner from the bus stop that takes you directly to the island in less than 15 minutes. This was probably the best feature because without that service, I would have had some difficulty finding my way there as I am not familiar with the area. Gianni provided perfect directions to get to the place from the train station! I was greeted by a female the night we arrived (unfortunately I forget her name) but she was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcomed immediately. The room was so cozy and perfect for the two of us. It was so relieving to come back to this place after a long day walking around in Venice. I would recommend this AirBnB to anyone that wants easy accessibility to Venice and a affordable, quality place to stay. I am extremely impressed with their professionalism.