Maria is a sweet woman! She greeted us nicely at her apartment, with our private room being one door down. The sweet dreams private room is in a great location in Venice on the sestieri of Santa Croce, only across the Rialto bridge from the train station. This proved to be very convenient. We looked forward to Maria's breakfast every morning which included delicious homemade croissants, fruit, juice, coffee, and usually yogurt. Maria accommadated my husband and I on our departure day by letting us keep our luggage in her personal apartment after checkout as we finished up around the city while waiting for our train. The bed is two twin beds pushed together. Overall we loved this location and this host and we would stay here again!