Paolo’s house is one of the treasures of Venice, as far as accommodation is concerned.
First of all is near the center but not in the noisy part of the town. It is situated in Dorsoduro, it is only a 10 minute walk from Ponte dell’ Accademia (one of the bridges crossing the Grand Canal) and from there another 5 minute walk to Piazza San Marco. In addition it is 2 minutes away from the stop Ca’ Rezzonico, from which the ferry to and from the airport passes. Finally, there are a lot of dining spots in the vicinity, which are decent and sometimes of better quality than the restaurants near the center.
The house itself is ideal for a couple or two persons. It has a spacious bedroom and cosy living room. The bathroom is renovated and practical and the kitchen contains all the essentials for cooking, should you decide to stay in. We visited in the winter and the central heating was excellent. Moreover, hot water was available 24/7. But the best thing about it was the fact that it was in a quiet neighborhood - practically unreachable by the fuss of the crowd.
Last but not least, the owner, Paolo, is a wonderful person. Helpful and kind, but also discrete. He will never bother you unless in case of an emergency but will always be there, should you need any help. He is fluent in Italian and French and his wife in English.
All in all staying in Paolo’s place made my visit in Venice a memorable experience and I strongly recommend his house to anyone planning to visit.