My husband and I recently stayed at Roberto’s place and it was perfect! Off the beaten path to get away from the crowds (and there are crowds in Venice!) but only a 5-10 minute walk to get back into the “scene.” His place was extremely clean and Roberto was so fantastic in offering suggestions for things to do. Our flight was delayed and he even met us at the pier (close to midnight!) to walk us to his place and show us everything - so kind. The bed is a bit hard but depending on your preference, it may be perfect for you. Would totally stay there again and recommend it to others.