My extended family and I enjoyed staying at Stefano's place. We arrived by private water taxi from the train station per his suggestion and it was a great introduction to Venice. The location was an easy walk to the main sites and was quiet at night. There were good restaurants and a produce vendor within a few hundred feet. The kids enjoyed playing in the upstairs loft and there was plenty of room for everybody to relax after a day of activity. It was easy to communicate with Stefano. I highly recommend this place.