If you want to spend a few nights in Venice, Melissa's place is what you're looking for. She and her family are amazing and gave us the best treatment. It is easy to get to the beach and Melissa had no problems lending us a couple of her bikes. I'm definitely staying here in my next trip to Venice. Also, I highly recommend Baby Blues Barbeque restaurant that it's located about two blocks from Melissa's, they serve really good pulled pork.