Giulio was a caring, generous, and welcoming host, who graciously allowed us to spend a magical weekend in a very comfortable and well equpped home located in an authentic and stunningly beautiful part of Venice. It was an oasis of ideal moments and real interactions, away from the hoards of tourists, but only a short 15 minute walk along picturesque canals from the Santa Lucia train station and Piazza Roma. If you want to see the real city and meet real Italians, rather than being led around like a lemming in San Marco, I cannot recommend a nicer place or a more accommodating host.