Stefano's home far exceeded our expectations. The home is lovely, well-appointed and in a fantastic location. Venice was the second leg of our three-city Italian vacation. We planned to spend the fewest days in Venice, as we were told that it was small and very tourist-oriented. In hindsight, two days wasn't nearly enough time to enjoy this lovely city. Granted, there are fewer sites to see in Venice compared to other cities in Italy, but the location of Stefano's home made us feel like residents, more than tourists, and that made for an incredible experience. Other reviewers have highlighted the benefit of the residential location, but it wasn't until we spent more time in the San Marco square area that we realized just how lucky we were to be staying in Cannaregio. Nights were quiet, neighborhood shops and restaurants more authentic, and we also enjoyed seeing neighbors going about their daily lives. The trade-off is a little bit more of a walk (20-25 min to San Marco), but we found this totally worth it. The home itself perfectly suited our needs. We are a family of five (2 parents, 3 kids, ages 20, 16 and 12.) We had ample sleeping space and the two bathrooms were very convenient. The kitchen is well-appointed (larger fridge than we expected, dishwasher, microwave, espresso maker, stove, etc.), and there was room for us to eat meals at the kitchen counter or at the lovely dining table in the next room. Because of the residential location of the home, we were able to shop at local outdoor markets and prepare simple meals. The kitchen made hat easy and convenient. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated the privacy afforded by the master sleeping area. The glass doors provide some noise buffer, and the larger area (which includes the dining table and door leading to the balcony) can be closed off as well. The balcony added so much to our stay. Being in Venice we were able to observe how rare and special an outdoor seating space really is. We felt very grateful to have this little space to enjoy the views of the canals while sipping espresso. Check-in and check-out were easy. Stefano was very responsive and made sure we got into the apartment ok. He was kind enough to leave a few treats for us and we also appreciated the notebook he provided with information on local restaurants, transportation and even instructions for the home's appliances (this may seem small, but when you are in a new country and have limited grasp of the language and REALLY need your morning coffee/espresso, it is really nice to not have to experiment with a machine with no instructions.) Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with Stefano's home. We rarely travel to the same place twice (there is a big world to see, after all), but we are already talking about returning to Venice for a longer visit in the future. I'm not sure we would be...