Paolo's place is in a comfortable and convenient area of the district of Cannaregio, the area most populated by locals of the Venetian Islands. The casa is a 10-minute walk from the train station in an area with cafes, bars and restaurants, flower and gift shops, vegetable markets and grocery, while still having the local feel. The narrow street that the ground level apartment is on is quietly tucked away. Since the islands of Venice are connected by footbridges, all other districts (other than the outer islands) can be accessed on foot using a map, location (if no roaming data), using Mappy, or by just letting yourself get lost. This district is also the easiest access to boats going to Burano and Murano. Paolo had someone meet us at the train which was very helpful. We enjoyed the welcoming treats and Champaign. Paolo has electric converters on hand to transition your American charger cords to the European outlets. The apartment is clean, comfortable and the area feels secure and safe. The Master bedroom is private. The second bedroom is less private as there is a small opening between the kitchen and bedroom through which you can partially see into the second bedroom. If you need total privacy for the second bedroom, talk to Paolo and there may be a simple remedy for the issue (i.e. a curtain). The bed linens and decorations are tasteful and would make a romantic environment for a special getaway for a couple. The apartment has one bathroom and the shower has plenty of hot water. Though there are many eateries nearby, we cooked our own meals most of the time, and conveniently, there is a food coop close by. The kitchen is well equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, electric kettle, sandwich press, and dishwasher. There is no oven. As you can imagine, fire hazards are a concern in Venice since the fire department would have to arrive by boat. The air conditioner worked fine but we barely used it and it was comfortable. The washing machine is in the bathroom and there is a large drying rack available. If you must machine dry your clothes (like we did getting wet kayaking the evening before leaving), there is a pay laundromat in San Croce across the canal from the train station behind the church. Search “laundry near me” to find it. Expect to pay 8 euro for 30 minutes of drying. There is a Pharmacia around the corner with an English-speaking pharmacist. There is a kayak adventure tour 3-5 minutes-walk away. There is a pay storage locker room right around the corner that accepts euros or credit cards. The lockers are large and a great benefit since it can help extend your stay beyond check out. Overall, Paolo’s place is a great place to stay for a wonderful time in Venice! We would stay there again in a heartbeat!