Elena is an excellent host, and this apartment is truly a gem. The location is right in the middle of everything, but the apartment itself is part of a larger private estate where there is peace amongst the bustling streets nearby. The apartment itself has an amazing historical feel, but at the same time it has been renovated so that it is extremely comfortable. The apartment felt bigger than what is portrayed in the pictures...we were very comfortable and happy with the space itself. Elena is the perfect kind of host - welcoming, prompt in replies, perfect in execution, and communicates at just the right cadence - and super friendly! You really can't go wrong by choosing this apartment, and if we are ever back in Venice we will certainly stay here.