Cristina's apt is beautiful and large, very elegant in an old historic building. The canal doors open up and also a glass door to view the canal gives you the beautiful view in case weather is bad or mosquitoes get friendly. The neighborhood is safe and just two minutes from a busy Venice path. Communication was good, we were met by Cristina's son and he showed us around. Other than a little trouble with the shower temperature variation, the visit was great and the apt is very comfortable.