Traveling through Venice to Tel Aviv, from the States, wanted to take one night to adjust to time zone and jet lag but didn't want an "airport hotel" or the hassle of Venice (crowds, water taxis etc). The cab ride from the airport was an easy 20 minutes, aprox 60 Euros. We arrived jet lagged and rumpled, the birds were singing, beautiful gardens, a true Villa in every sense of the word, the room was unique - like a step back in time. We were welcomed like old friends, the atmosphere absolutely tranquil. Even though an easy bus stop away from Venice we decided to stay at the Villa for dinner, lovely restaurant - attention to detail like the Murano glassware, food excellent, service friendly yet deferential at the same time (hard to pull off!).
Loved it so much we canceled Venice hotel on return before cruise and stayed again AHHH. After cruise we stayed on the Lido.. nice but not the Villa Franceschi, should have gone back a third time.
Ok, so, one "opportunity for improvement"- two different awesome rooms, both could use a better mattress. Overall, just lovely- do yourself a favor and avoid the stress of staying in the heart of Venice- take a breath of country air , get away from the tourists for awhile!