Michele is a fantastic host! He's a very talented hospitality professional and it shines through everything he does. He shared very insightful tips on how to connect to uniquely Venician experiences that I'm sure most foreign tourist miss. Ca Contessa is pristine and eclectic, striking a nice balance between updated and classic. It's tucked into a quaint neighborhood that feels removed from the armies of selfie stick swinging tourists. That's nice! But it's centrally located with a waterbus stop very close by. We walked to the bienalle. It couldn't have been better! And, Michele is masterful at adding nuanced finishing touches that really make you feel that your being truly cared for as a guest. My first aperitif in Italy was there waiting for me in the fridge. Grazie tanto Michele!