Paolo's place was a perfect oasis/retreat during the insanity that was the last weekend of Carnevale. It is a short walk from the train station, easily accessible by what is practically the only bridge over the Canal Grande in that area. Paolo was a very responsive and accommodating host — there to greet us at check-in, with maps of everything important, and even helped us make a dinner reservation at a very, very, very good restaurant. Hotel-style bedroom slippers for each guest was a very nice touch. Tutto era top!!! Grazie mille Paolo per l'accoglienza, i consigli per buonissimi ristoranti, e flessibilità con il tempo.