Susanna's abode was well situated in a surprisingly quiet alley a few meters from the Rialto bridge. We arrived a bit late in the evening but her son Giovanni welcomed us with a delightful introduction to the apartment and Venice. Though in a rather old building, the apartment was very well maintained; impeccably clean and comfortable. The kitchen too was well supplied with an array of breakfast options. On the whole, both Susanna and Giovanni have been wonderful hosts and I'd highly recommend staying at Casa Gottardi.