I enjoyed my stay at Paolo's place very much! Silvia was an extremely kind host and welcomed me when I arrived. It was pouring rain and she let me enter even before she arrived to show me around. Silvia also recommended some great places to eat and shared a map of the area, which was quite helpful. Paolo's place is super clean and easily accessible from Venezia Santa Lucia - there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, shops, and things to do very close by. The location is classic Italiano - beautiful rustic houses right near the canals. The nearby fish market gives you a sense of nostalgia as you pass by and see locals and restaurateurs purchasing fresh caught fish. My only recommendation for Paolo would be to upgrade the Wifi - as that was the only element of my trip that was unsatisfactory. Venice is an ancient town and there was bad weather when I arrived which contributed to poor connectivity, but on the whole, the internet router could use an upgrade. Overall it was an excellent experience and I'd definitely recommend staying at Paolo's place if you're looking for a cozy place to stay in Venice!