Roberta's place is as wonderful as depicted. We were met by a friend of Roberta's at the vaporetto stop, and she took us to the home, pointing out the local grocery store and other spots along the way. It was nice to have a few snacks of local cookie treats, some fruit, ground espresso, fresh water, and a bottle of prosecco to welcome us, since we arrived in the evening- it allowed us to wait until the next morning to visit the local grocery. All of the bedrooms are comfortable, clean and well decorated and each looks over the canal right outside the window. There is plenty of closet space if you are staying for an extended time. We were five adults, (parents and three grown children) and there was plenty of space for everyone with the use of two well-appointed bathrooms and a living room with two small sofas. The kitchen looks over a small park and the patio below, and had all we needed, and we made breakfast one morning, and of course, espresso every morning. The beds were very comfortable, and all of the rooms were brightly decorated- we felt right at home even though we only stayed a few days. The patio was quiet and a nice respite at the end of the day. We enjoyed a glass of wine there with Roberta one evening as she shared tips and and her history of her childhood home. There are a few local restaurants on the same canal, and a few little shops and groceries as well. While we originally took a winding way to get there, we quickly discovered that we were very close to the Guidecca canal, which is lined with restaurants, shops, and vaporetto stops, which made for a nice stroll on our last evening. Don't miss Niko's Gelateria- and we had pizza at OKE, which had a nice selection and is right on the canal. Roberta responded quickly to questions and offered suggestions for favorite restaurants. I wish we had explored the immediate neighborhood a little more, but with only a few days, and it being our first time in Venice, we of course headed out each day to see the major landmarks of St. Marks, the Grand Canal, and the local islands. We had already booked a tour beforehand through CityWonders to Murano and Burano, but wish we had taken Roberta's advice and simply bought $20 tickets for the boat which takes you to both islands, and I think would allow you more time to explore- Burano is especially beautiful with its colorful shops and homes- I wouldn't miss it! We would definitely reach out to Roberta for her wonderful home if we return to Venice someday!