We can warmly recommend staying in Massimo’s home! Unusual for Venice being a whole house, it has 2 balconies and the little campo is delightful to look out on and a brilliant location - close to Arsenale, Giardini and San Marco but a real neighbourhood feel. The Osteria is great for food and made a fuss of us when they knew we were staying at Massimo’s! Massimo himself is a perfect host - responsive, helpful and welcoming! Highly recommended.