We really liked staying in Andrea's little apartment in Canareggio, up near the lagoon and far from the madding crowds of tourists that plague Venice's more famous areas. This part of Canareggio really feels like a neighborhood, and we were very happy to stroll around, check out the art in the churches and eat in the small neighborhood restaurants and pizzerias. We had a bit of a hard time finding the apartment, although it is only 5 minutes from the vaporetto stop (the tiny street that runs off Fondamenta Nuove is not marked). But the apartment itself is terrific -- cool, quiet and stocked with everything you need. We were happy to use the washer to prepare us for the next week of our trip. We saw very little of Andrea (he was away for part of our stay) but enjoyed trying to befriend his family's little cat. The tiny garden is also a welcome respite from Venetian pavement. Thank you to Andrea for a very nice stay.