Elena was a very helpful and friendly host. She replied promptly to our initial request, gave us very useful advice and met us as arranged at Piazzale Roma. From here it is a five minute walk to the apartment. The flat is in a quiet part of Venice, with a busy supermarket round the corner and a delicious bakers nearby as well, but within easy walking distance of the rest of the city. The apartment is bigger than it appears in the photographs. It is spotlessly clean and well appointed. Elena provided us with food and drink to make our first evening very easy.