It's a pleasure to be the first to stay in Vale's spare room. She was very responsive before my arrival and met me at the ferry stop. In person she is lovely and helpful.

It's a short walk to the room, which is in a large house with a grand entrance and staircase right on the Grand Canal. The room is attic-style with a window looking onto a private garden area and over the rooftops of Venice. It's EXTREMELY quiet and the bed is large and comfortable. There's an open area in the room with a pitched ceiling (low on one side), some guide books, and a tiny but functional and bathroom that Vale keeps stocked with soap and shampoo/conditioner etc. Shower works fine! A plate of fruit was provided. Breakfast for me was fruit, juice, hot chocolate, a croissant and toast - eggs are available. The location is indeed wonderful - ten minutes (without crowds) from the Ponte Rialto and 15 from Piazza San Marco. In the other directions, ten minutes from i Frari and the Fondamente Nuove boats to Murano. Five minutes from the train station! Perfect, but still so quiet.