Our stay at Silvia's was spectacular! The apartment is exactly as it appears in the photos - though photos can't capture the real charm and magic of the place and the neighborhood. Silvia and her husband went out of their way to make us comfortable and relaxed and to show us an insider's view of Venice. They met us at the water bus stop when we arrived and gave us thorough information on any topic we asked about. Communication with her prior to our arrival was also great. There were no surprises whatsoever - other than our surprise at how wonderful Silvia and her apartment really are! Can't go wrong.