While Silvia has her heart in the right place, future visitors should be aware that there are communication issues with the present set-up. These need to be addressed in order that a visitor's overall experience is good. I contacted Silvia by email before we left for Europe because we could not find her location on Google maps/Earth. No response. Called several times. Tried one more time before calling Airbnb. She mentioned something about being out of town and without wi-fi. I understand that can happen; but if you run a business, you have to have back-up.

She gave very good directions and details regarding which stop to take on the boat taxi. We called just as we left the main station so she would know the time to meet us at the stop. However, she did not show up for over half an hour and when I made a number of calls (at 99 cents a minute on our international plan), I got a message that the line was busy. Busy? Busy? Who, in business, in this day and age, has a cell phone that does not indicate someone is calling in.

As I said, Silvia has her heart in the right place. She served us coffee when we finally got to the house and took a very long time giving us recommendations and marking them on our map.

Breakfast is minimal. Not at all comparable to the other b and b's we visited in our 19-day, 4-courtry European vacation.

We love cats. Have one of our own. But a kitty litter box in the kitchen just doesn't seem like a good idea when you have a b and b.

We did not get a key because they don't fit anymore. so if you are worried about privacy, beware. We're pretty trusting, so it didn't bother us.

But let me end on a positive note. The room is huge. Easily accommodates three --or more if they bring in a cot. The bathroom had a hair dryer and a shower with ample hot water. YEAH! The walk to the water taxi is short. The location certainly gives you a local, neighborhood feel as opposed to a tourist spot. Sylvia did give us her mother's cell phone in case we needed to call her (Silvia) while out and about in Venice. Did I mention that I do believe she has her heart in the right place? I believe if she addresses the "professional" aspects of running a bed and breakfast, she could give visitors a wonderful experience.