This is a hidden gem for anyone who wants to visit all of Venice’s major tourist destinations but then escape to a neighbourhood and home where you can feel more like a local.
The house itself is spacious (perfect for our family of six) with a garden where we sat out for breakfast and drinks before going out for dinner. No AC of course so it did get hot even with the big window shutters - but that’s just another part of the authentic experience.
Cannaregio was the ideal location for us. We got the vaparetto water bus from Marco Polo airport to the del Orto stop just a five-minute walk to the house (we were also able to use that stop to head to Murano). And it was an even shorter walk from Pierro’s place to a host of characterful bars and restaurants full of locals (Al Timon steakhouse was ideal for canal-side chiccheretto, while we ate a delicious and affordable dinner in a charming hidden garden at Osteria ai 40 Ladroni).
It was also close to the fascinating Jewish Ghetto. Nothing is very far away and exploring the city’s winding streets and alleyways is the best way to experience Venice. It took us about 20 mins to walk to St Mark’s square - and we got the water bus back to the Cal d’Or.
Pietro was an excellent host, very responsive when we needed any information.