This was a unique experience, a chance to stay in a beautiful old Venice apartment with the gracious Fiorella (Silvia's mother). This is an old palazzo, divided into numerous apartments. Hard to describe, but it is spacious and there is enough privacy. Not sure if every room comes with its own bath, but ours did. We were five guests, all in one large room in what may once have been a servant's garret - a mezzanine, really. It was very comfortable. The location was great - a little removed from the tourist crush, close enough to walk to the Pza San Marco etc. Nice local scene as neighbors seemed to know each other and greet one another in the nearby Campos. Fuorella's breaksfast was a nice welcoming touch. Our only complaint would be communication before our arrival. Sometime you need reassurance about your arrival time, directions, etc. but this is just not something Silvia seems willing to do. So it is best to keep your cool and trust that someone will be home to let you in. It all worked beautifully for us.