Alessandro's directions for getting into town and arriving at his place are perfect especially since getting into Venice is pretty confusing at first. The room is spacious and clean with many electrical outlets - at night it is very quiet- the bed was very comfortable - the best sleep id had in weeks. His breakfast is amazing with a wonderful array of tasty and healthy foods: sweet and salty that got us started on our day. The neighborhood of Cannaregio is really great. There is a lot to explore and it doesn't feel at all like a tourist trap - including a great coffeehouse 5 meters from the gate and a vegetable market. Alessandro's recommendations for restaurants and sights were excellent - so much that we depended on other suggestions he made throughout our stay. We visited In January and it was a lovely time of year to experience the city - Much of the good time and memories we created are due to Alessandro's generosity and ability to provide a comfortable stay for us. It was like staying with a friend only better - He is a really exceptional host.