Silvia's place is a quiet and wonderful oasis in Venice. The location near the Arsenale is ideal for Biennale visitors and in an area of the city that is less frequented by tourists. The apartment is nicely updated, super clean, and has everything needed for longer stays. I did not meet Silvia in person, but interacted with her on the phone and via email, and she was very flexible with my changing travel plans. When I was unable to access the wifi because of a problem with accessing the Airbnb app, Silvia responded quickly and was extremely helpful. I HIGHLY recommend her beautiful apartment!