Our host was very helpful giving directions to find her place & how to use transportation systems to get there. She had useful recommendations for eating places, etc. The apartment was very nicely situated -about 15 minutes walk from St Mark's square, and just off a nice street where we could enjoy our coffees & observe the locals going about their day. It was nice to have this place to escape to after being in the crowded tourist areas. The apartment was cozy, clean & had everything we needed. It was well-stocked with basic materials for cooking. Because screened windows seem not be used in Venice, we found ourselves with a number of mosquito bites over our 2 day stay.