In Venice, we stayed at the Gio & Gio Bed and Breakfast. It is a nice three story building not far from the alley that was momma's sad first impression of Venice. It is just on the corner of Calle de le Ostreghe and Rio dell'Albero - very charming and an easy walk, even with luggage, from the San Mario del Giglio ferry station. The shared living room and kitchen were ample enough for us three and the other guests. Plus, the living room windows overlooked the Rio dell'Albero where many gondola boats gathered every day and pushed off from the docks full of tourists.