We really enjoyed meeting Natasha at Barbara's charming apartment and she made us feel instantly at home. The apartment was comfortable and easy to live in for two days. There were plenty of comfortable beds and two bathrooms. We didn't spend very much time in the apartment because we wanted to see and do everything possible in Venice, but our time there was very peaceful. Dorsoduro is a very quiet and tranquil part of Venice close to a few restaurants but mostly it is free of tourists and it was lovely to retreat there to Barbara's flat after long days out walking in the heat. The entire city has mosquitoes but Natasha kindly loaned us some mosquito repellant which was very thoughtful. They even had a small ball for our boys to play with on the patio. A very nice place to stay.