We really loved this place! What everyone has already said is spot on! Location was ideal! Close enough to where everything is...without all the chaos and noise. On our last night there we saw a violin concert, which was fabulous, and only 3-4 min away. As for Academia...it's really steps away. I wish we would have found the market next to Academia a little sooner, owned by Koreans. As for Filippo...my gosh...such a wonderful host!!!! He gave us tips on how best to get there, considering all trains were booked to Venice that day, so plan earlier. Ended up having to rent a car and do the approx. 7-8 hr drive...very tiring. But when we eventually dropped off rental car at Venice Airport, Filippo led us the rest of the way. We took water bus from airport into Venice. He even met us at the closest dock, and helped carry our luggage over numerous bridges and stairs. We felt so bad for him...but he never complained. His hospitality alone made the trip memorable! Thank you Filippo and Alberta for allowing us to stay there. The experience will remain with us forever.