Though we never met Rob, communication with him was easy. The house is in a real nice part of Venice. Shops, restaurants and the beach are all within walking distance. The place itself could use some time to 'grow'. It's clean and spacious but still lacks some character due to the fact that - as we understood - it's only recently under Rob's care. All the necessary furniture is there, but that's more or less it. Furthermore, the kitchen needs some attention: plates, a cork screw and a can opener were missing (the neighbours helped us out with this by the way). All in all a perfect place if one is planning to be out and about a lot.