Our hostess was great! Met us at the dock when we arrived and led us through the maze to the beautiful apartment overlooking a canal. Just like the pictures and picture-perfect. Even though we were there during the major flooding season, we learned (after the first day) to plan our excursions around the low tides. That way we got at least 6 hours out and about in between the floods. Still, even the floods were for us exciting although we were so sorry for the shopkeepers who were flooded out on a daily basis. I recommend Paola and her wonderful apartment for anyone visiting Venice.