A chance of a lifetime, staying directly on the Grand Canal and at eye level. We watched the boats, talked to the gondoliers, sang to the tourists and felt like locals, slightly. Stefano was kind, gracious, and helpful. The location was unbelievable and full of history, and with that came quiet and care and a little uncertainty. I didn’t ever really understand if we were supposed to be in the palace or were interlopers. The space is a tad smaller than the pictures make it seem and if you are tall it may not suit you. But we were a family of four and we were comfortable for our four days. Stefano was terrific.