We really enjoyed our 3 nights at Xenia’s place in May 2018. It’s a 15 minute walk from Piazza San Marcos and a world away from the throngs of tourists. It’s by Via Garibaldi, a street lined with local cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, including a supermarket and veggie boat stand and next to a park. We really loved Xenia’s recommendations on places to visit and eat. She was easy to communicate with and the apartment is lovely, comfortable, bright and perfectly clean. We highly recommend it for travelers looking for a feel of real Venice.