My husband and I used expedia to find a place to stay in the Lido part of Venice that was reasonably priced (this was a steal), easily accessable from the Vaporetto (water bus), and still very convienient to the "main" attraction of Venice. We booked 5 nights at Villa Angelica, and were happy to find LIdo has a tropical/resort feeling that is welcoming if your looking to relax. Villa Angelica had small, but adequate rooms, with television, phone, and FREE INTERNET. The price also includes a complementary breakfast which we ordered, either to our rooms or outside in a very home-like and nice garden area. We found the food to be good (and food around here is pricey, so free is always a plus). Great service. Always a smiling and welcoming reception. The rooms were always clean, and the property was well maintained. The only down-sides were (1) the beds were not huge, (2) the rooms weren't huge either, and (3) the decor was a bit dated with the curtains and bedding. Other than that, excellent! I would recommend staying here if you want an authentic Italian home-like atmosphere, the convience of the beach and Venice, and like saving money in a very expensive area. For the price, this is hard to beat.