If you want to stay among locals, this is the place - once you find it! But, hey! it's Venice, you will get lost at least a few times. It's in a square, St Croce's Piazza. There is a church, a great market, a small boutique hotel, 2 restaurants, a bakery, benches and a grassy area for the local family dogs. It was Carnaval, 2 stages with music and entertainment into the night. a Michelin rated restaurant, La Zucca, is a block away, We lucked out and got a late reservation. We felt fortunate and lucky to book here. Thanks, Nicola!!