Barabara is a great communicator and even though we know this part of Venice quite well gave us a lot of new info. She even arranged a water taxi for us. The apartment is beutiful and very comfortable. We were there over canival so Venice was very busy though this part of town is far enough away from the tourist areas but close enough to viit everything. Being right on Dorsoduro square means it is not the quietist of locations (there is a late night take away pizza outlet below) but it is full of life being in the student quarter not too far from Accademia. If i had any small criticism - and I am being picky now - I would say there are no regular size mugs for tea and only 3 cups. We had a wonderful time as a family and would certainly stay again.