Elide's place is the perfect base for the things you want to do in Venice when you don't want to drown in crowds. Lido Di Venezia is a summer paradise that becomes very village like in Autumn. People cycle everywhere, leisurely and with a wave. Elide will let you borrow one of her many bikes. You can cycle to the vaporetto dock with your bike, lock it up and be at the Biennale, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or - heaven forbid - the main tourist sites in a few stops. You can even bypass Venice to reach the rural islands of the Lagoon and see the other side of Venezia. Or just take a bike ride down the seaside Lido. Elide's rooms are very comfortable and well appointed, and the breakfast she puts on is ample and delightful. Whilst lacking a kitchen, there are many restaurants nearby to indulge. Most of all, Elide goes out of her way to be a good host, with plenty of advice, a friendly smile and a good coffee in hand.