Paolo gave us a very warm welcome upon arrival at his beautiful home. In addition to this, he gave us a brief tour of the area sharing his invaluable local knowledge, and even booked us into the best local restaurant for lunch. The restaurant in question served amazing food and had a substantial waiting list for bookings, and while dining we saw a number of hopeful tourists turned away.
The home is located in a quiet, local area, that has a village like feel. The hustle and bustle of the busier streets and waterways is only a very short walk, but feels like worlds away. It was quite a surreal feeling relaxing in the home with Gondolas gliding past the windows. There is also a picturesque courtyard we enjoyed. The key attractions of Venice are all within a 30 to 40 minute walk, and there are many great dining options within a 3 to 5 minute walk from the home.
Staying in this beautiful home in Venice is an "authentic" experience, with the bonus of a wonderful host.