We had a fabulous time staying at Elena's flat. It is chic, comfortable and has pretty much everything you would want. For us the location was excellent, having a 'lived in' local feeling and yet not far from the main sights. We had a day and a half of just walking everywhere and a day and a half of moving by vaporetto. As Elena was unwell, she arranged for her friend Davide to meet and welcome us and he kindly recommended some great experiences, including the view from the tower of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Krapfen with Cream from the nearby patisserie Dal Nono on Calle Lunga San Barnaba which were indeed heavenly.
Although it is the sights of Venice that draw the attention, I would also recommend both the sounds and the smell. To be in a major city where the loudest sound is church bells and in between that usually people chatting or the clink of China plates is a treat. Also to be free from the fug of cars and to have fresh air.
All arrangements were made clearly and in good time and kept to. We thank Elena and her friend Davide for making us feel welcome and at home and enabling us to have a wonderful break. A great AirBnB!