After having my previous booking cancelled 36 hours before arrival (due to water drainage problems), whilst I was already traveling in Austria, Mario stepped in and gave me two options, one being to take another home (this one) in lieu of the one I had originally wanted. That turned out to be a very good decision and recommendation by Mario - this home was excellent in every way. As a family of 4, we didn't want to stay in the middle of the tourist hordes, but wanted to be within a reasonable walking distance to the action. This home was exactly that - on a quiet part of Santa Croce, yet right on the Grand Canal. The walk to San Marco was 20 minutes, and about the same to Dorsoduro, Accademia, etc. A great location in a lovely old/new building. WiFi worked well throughout the house. The home was nicely furnished and clean, with the master bedroom and smaller bedroom with two single beds that were perfect for our two boys (11 and 14). Two bathrooms was also quite convenient to have, something you don't typically find in a smaller home like this in Venice. We cooked breakfast in the kitchen and everything was on hand, while the living room was spacious with minor views to the Grand Canal, overlooking the garden area. Mario and his assistant, Ana, were very easy to communicate with and helpful. I would not hesitate to stay here again and recommend this home to anyone seeking a lovely spot on the Grand Canal, yet in a more laid back neighborhood with most locals.