This was an excellent, authentic stay in Venice! Paola's apartment is located in a quieter and more peaceful part of the city. There's minor noise pollution from the canal (passionate Italians communicating and boats honking), but especially at night it was quiet. Paola was a very accommodating host - she picked us up from the water taxi station, showed us her lovely apartment and made us feel at home. Breakfast on the small terrace was much enjoyed! We would stay again :)