The area of Dorsadoro where this apartment is located is just lovely, non touristy and you feel like your in living Venice. It's a student area also so lots of activity and morning coffee at our local Al Canton was great. If you want more privacy at the apartment try to rent the whole thing otherwise you share with another room and all in one bathroom. We did not find this a problem. Marzia was very communicative up to our arrival and had a big smile for us upon arrival. It's not simple to find her place so make sure you get good exact directions from where your coming from including the airport. We would recommend the Smiling House and enjoyed our stay.