Monica was a really fantastic hostess and the room was exactly as described. She provided a brief intro to the area upon arrival and had guidebooks available. We found her breakfast service in the morning to be very professional, satisfying, and thoughtfully prepared. There was also a tea kettle with coffee and teas in the room. On our last day, she prepared a to-go meal of juices and pastries since we had to depart before the 8:30-10:30 breakfast time. We splurged for the canal view, which wasn't too necessary in winter. The room has a separate, but private, bathroom and the room and bathroom are hidden from the rest of the house with a privacy curtain. The one concern is with insulation between the rooms as we could hear every single word of our neighbors. There was also some outside noise from the canal. The location of Monica's place was completely perfect - in canareggio but very near to the main attractions. Please check out the little bar/cafe Un Mondo Divino nearby because it was totally killer and we went several times!