Cristina’s apartment was wonderful. The view from the windows was truly exceptional. Watching the boat traffic on the canal from the apartment (and seeing the Canpanièl de San Marco in the distance) kept us immersed in our experience of Venice from the moment we woke to when we went to sleep. It is in a great location near the F.te Nove vaporetto stop and in a quiet neighborhood. Hearing the school children walk to the nearby school in the morning also was a great reminder that Venice is still a city with families. I am conflicted about visiting Venice because the city is being overwhelmed with tourists and I’m wary about supporting recent speculators in the tourist market. But because of all the thoughtful touches in Cristina’s apartment it’s clear to me that she has been a longtime host of travelers. And she is a great host. Communication with her was perfect. She wasn’t able to meet us when we arrived but her friend Daniele met us at the vaporetto stop and showed us into the apartment without any problems. The apartment was spotless. The shower was good and having a washer/dryer in the apartment was convenient. I highly recommend her apartment.