We were met by Lias mother at check in and she even walked around the neighbourhood with us. The apartment has everything you need and there were even some snacks and a bottle of wine for us. The area is not full of restaurants and bars etc. In fact there are very few so if that is what you are looking for this is not the place. It is about a 5 minute walk to the bus stop and then 20 to 25 minute bus ride in to Venice. Buy the pass for busses and the Vaporeto for 20 Euros it is much cheaper than paying for every ride once you are in Venice. Lia and her family are excellent hosts and go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We would recommend her place.