The hostess was incredible. She greeted us at the property, she had a delicious treat for our dog on hand for arrival. The house was exactly as advertised and was a beautiful space. The kitchen was fully stocked. Every question we had was answered by our lovely hostess. She really is the entire reason we would come back to stay here. She helped us map a route for sightseeing. She gave us great tips on parking. The house had A/C which is very important when traveling with my mom. Our stay was just perfect. She also had treats for us and a traditional Cake that we enjoyed with our espresso. Really, I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our trip. We traveled with bikes, which were secured in the backyard so we felt really safe when leaving them behind. The neighbourhood is friendly, there are a few places to grab a bite within biking or driving distance. One of the pizza places (that won a world pizza award in 2011) even made a salad for my mom even though they don't officially offer one on the menu- just a lovely side of Venice. It's a quiet neighbourhood. It's also not far from the touristy side of Venice. 10 minute drive and easy to navigate. Perfect stay!