Great three nights stay at Maria's place.
The pre stay communication was clear, We checked in late close to midnight and Maria took the trouble of waiting for us at the beginning of the lane where her home is. She was precise in directions about how to reach the place. We came in by air and took the public bus to Piazzale Roma, the place is six minutes walk from there. Even closer is the train terminus in Santa Lucia.
Fairly big size room and the kitchenette is adequate. It's on first floor, no lift but easily manageable staircase. This part of the approach is not well lit and one needs to remember to switch on the electric light immediately after entering the home on the ground floor. There is an chest in the bed room for storage and also some hangers for clothes, however the place doesn't have a modern hotel type wardrobe. Comfortable bed with Clean lines and towels.
The bathroom has a tub too, water pressure is on the lower side, one point which I observed is that the large bathroom mirror is not very convenient for a man's shave as the wash basin is on the other side.
Maria came across as a very warm person. She patiently explained everything about the accommodation and also offered tips about eating places etc.
So close to the grand canal. Many eating places around. Alaska, within three minutes walk, has great gelatos. Irish Pub at Santa Lucia is good, opens till late (1 am) and is five minutes walk.