We wanted a beach stay but I was nervous with a 1yr old and all the homelessness in Venice. Staying on the canal exceeded my expectations for creating a very quiet, homey vibe but still being very close to the beach (5 min walk). I was surprised at all the great amenities they had to accommodate babies (nice- new pack ‘n play, gates for the stairs, water play table, etc). The backyard is small and very shady so it functioned as the perfect playpen to let our little one run around in. It was also really nice to have Elaine right next door (+ Dillon) and Charlie all helping with the house. It made us feel immediately like we were welcomed neighbors and part of the community which I think is pretty rare for ABB. I have incredibly high standards for linens and the master bed was exceedingly plush for renters. All the important things were done very well. It was like walking into a very clean/ organised friend’s house and being able to find and use everything you need. I had a lot of anxiety picking the perfect house and this really fit the bill.