Valentina's home is a gem and she sure is a super host--if Airbnb has not recognized her as such. The exterior is a traditional Venetian house, but inside, everything is restored to perfection with a very stylish kitchen and modern bath. The balcony was lovely, the room had plenty of sunshine, and there was no clutter at all. Valentina and her husband, Abu were very welcoming and it felt as if I was catching up with long lost friends. I truly felt at home. We had quite a long and entertaining conversation, and Valentina truly cared about my comfort, and also gave very useful tips to explore Venice. The house is about 15 minutes walk from St. Marks Square, but is very quiet throughout the day. However, there are a couple of nice restaurants nearby. I highly recommend this home for a solo traveller.