Cristina is the perfect host. We had such an amazing time staying at her place. She is gracious and lovely. The location is easy to get to from train station (no stairs or bridges along the way). Cristina also showed us the short cut through the garden that makes the trip back to the Ferrovia vaporetto stop/train station very quick. She met us on time and showed us around. She gave restaurant recommendations and even offered to make reservations if we needed them. She provided fruit juice, a bottle of Bellini, and a tray of fresh fruit to welcome us!! That was so nice! The unit itself is lovely! It has a beautiful decor and was clean and welcoming! We loved all the artwork, decorative objects, and books. She had just installed a motorized/retractable shade for the large skylight over the dining table which was great. The location is secure and quiet (away from all the tourists) yet so convenient. The courtyard is great if you have kids to let them run around in a safe and enclosed location. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, spices, pots/pans. There is a grocery store called Coop less than 10 minutes walk from the unit. Overall, an outstanding stay and we recommend staying here without any reservations! Book it already!