This was a real experience, really worth of the word. It wasn't just another stay where you get the key and are allowed to ask a few questions and get an extra towel.
Staying with Federico was a magical adventure, immersion in Venice not only because you get to stay in a real Venetian house where a real Venetian lives but you get to hear and experience some of the real life of the city.
You open your window in the evening and hear an accordionist playing on the bridge of the little canal. You learn about the reason why you shouldn't get an apartment on the ground floor of the building. You learn why Venice didn't get flooded on a day of very high water. And how it is to live there. Then you open the door, make a few steps and are in a lovely little bar with the best cocktails that Federico recommended you to visit.
He isn't just a host - he seems to be a proud member of a community that he is happy to show and explain. Absolutely best experience ever, even after tons of travels all over the world!
Also the apartment is absolutely full of unusual pieces of art, old photos, books - more like an art gallery than just a home. The rooms itself is super clean, bed is comfy, towels smell nice, there is also a mini fridge. You can see that Federico is an experienced host with good idea of what people need.
Grazie mille Fede e alla prossima!