This little studio was my very first Airbnb stay, and was just perfect! After 2 weeks of bus touring, staying in impersonal hotels, it was lovely to relax in the little courtyard with a glass of wine and enjoy the tranquility for 2 nights. We arrived earlier than expected, and Piers answered text messages promptly to arrange an earlier check-in. He wasn't in town during our stay, but his friend Tina collected us from the vaporetto stop and showed us to the studio, pointing out the supermarket along the way for us. Even though Tina spoke no English, and we speak no Italian, we managed to muddle our way through the instructions without too much trouble. She was an absolute delight and we were delighted with the welcome she gave us. Unfortunately, my mother fell ill the morning we arrived in Venice, however the studio was quite comfortable for her to recuperate, while I explored the streets and canals of this beautiful place. The studio is small, but ample for 2 people, the beds are comfortable, and the shower is strong with good hot water. The wi-fi was fast and reliable, and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and crockery. The only thing we missed was a kettle and toaster, but we easily worked around that. The studio is located right off a busy main thoroughfare with plenty of shops and eateries, and is close to a good supermarket for stocking up on essentials. It is an easy walk to the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge and the local "San Silvestro" vaporetto stop. We checked in the same day as an American guy who was renting the upstairs apartment, and I had a peek in there as well to compare. For a few extra euro's the upstairs apartment also looked great for longer stays. Despite being so close to everything, the walled courtyard ensured peace and privacy which was a godsend for my sick mother, and was a welcome respite for me after long days of sightseeing. I would definitely stay here again, due to the amenities and location, and due to the great communication by Piers. We had friends from the tour also staying in Venice at the same time, who paid 4 times as much for a hotel and they were absolutely enchanted by our cute little studio and its fantastic location. Thanks so much Piers and Tina, I hope to be back for a return visit one day! My only disappointment was not spotting George Clooney who had married in Venice the day before our arrival!