The host Marcello Siega at San Stae Dream Holiday was more than hospitable and obliging. Marcello made me welcome right from the beginning and helped me with directions and advice for every thing I needed. As this was my first visit to Venice, I did not even know how to get from the airport to San Stae, Marcello's directions and advice saved me time and money where I had no previous experience with the Vaporetto or Allilaguna.
Marcello was most helpful with any questions that I had and helped with internet and anything to do with washing machine etc.
A minor problem arose with the hot water system that infact wasnt really a problem as Marcello had a solution. Marcello took time off work to have the issue resolved immediately and explained the system to me, normally I could resolve the simple temperature problem, however as I was unfamiliar with such Italian systems and Marcello had it repaired and operational in no time.
Marcello was also most respectful of my privacy and also that of my partner. Marcello is a true gentleman.
San Stae was the ideal location, everything is in walking distance, the railway station or the Rialto. The San Stae neighborhood was also most convivial, friendly and generous. if in a rush and you do not wish to walk, the Grand Canal ferry stop was less than 50 meters from the door. Again this was too easy to travel a long distance to the Giardini or just across the Canal to Ca D Oro to my work place.
in summary, Marcello and his property at San Stae turned my 10 day business trip to Venice into a most relaxing and rewarding holiday. As a result of such hospitality, I am now planning further business or pleasure trips to Venice.
Thank you Marcello, thank you AirBnB.