Gosh, thank you so much. I emailed suggested hotels and b&bs. Awaiting their follow-up.

Thanks!

Ya'll the best!

Knew someone who hit Venice at the wrong time (meaning every hotel appeared to be booked) and they were able to book a cabin at a campground on the mainland. Saved a bunch of money and wasn't really that inconvenient to Venice. Don't know which one but an internet search will bring up some options, if it would interest you.

We stayed at Hotel Galleria in Venice last May for $105 Euros per night but we booked way in advance. But there might be cancellations - we loved this hotel.