Our stay at Al’s independent room in Venice was wonderful. There was good communication before and hand the directions were precise. We took the water bus from the mainland to the Rialto water bus stop on the Canal Grande. Al gave excellent directions and the walk to the address took only a few minutes. We were met by a neighbor who gave us the key and showed us the room. It is at the end of a quiet street, off the Per S. Marco. There are three flights of stairs to the room, and the room itself in on two levels. There is another short staircase onto the roof where there is a small deck and two chairs. From the deck, you can see over the rooftops to church spires, bell towers, and the domes of Basilica di San Marco. We were there when it was very hot, but the air conditioner worked very well and the room was quite comfortable. We had access to a bathroom, the bedroom, and the deck. There was a small refrigerator, washing machine, and a microwave provided. The apartment was clean and smoke-free. It is a short walk to Piazza San Marco and Palazzo Ducale. Near the Rialto water bus stop is the COOP market, where you can do you shopping for food, wine, fruit, sandwiches, yogurt, and sundries. We would not hesitate to visit again or recommend this room when visiting Venice.