Benedetta is an excellent host and we loved staying at her apartment in a quiet neighborhood in the heart of Venice. We thought it was a perfect romantic hideaway for the two of us. It felt far away from the crowds, yet it was within easy walking distance of the vaporetto, Rialto Bridge & Market, and a couple of nice grocery stores (both with reasonable prices). We like to cook some of our own meals, and her fully-stocked kitchen and many thoughtful touches came in handy. There is a canal right out front -- yes, with gondolas passing by! If you want to feel what it's like to live like a real Venetian, this might be the place for you. Highly recommended!