Gated villa. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. Lift to rooms to second floor. Packaged breakfast items, coffee, tea, yogurt, milk in room. Advisable to let Eliana know a day in advance of the time you plan on arriving to meet her as she has other properties to attend to during the day. Eliana and husband friendly, helpful and informative. Location was great...4 minute walk to bus stop and then approx 30 minutes on bus to Venice. Take advantage of bus/vaporetto card at tobacconist (across highway from bus stop) for Venice. Eliana drove us to the airport for the early morning flight out. My party of four would definitely recommend Villa ai Tigli for anyone wishing to stay outside of Venice Proper.