Four of my family members stayed for three nights at Margherita's place, including my husband, our 21 year old daughter and my 85 year old mother. Margherita's flat suited our varied ages and interests beautifully. The flat is gorgeous and peaceful, while perfect for access to the life of a local in Venice. Restaurants and shopping abound. A simple walk outside and you will enjoy views of all of the best Venice has to offer. We enjoyed cooking dinner two of the nights, buying our groceries from a neighborhood market. Our third night, we enjoyed a local Italian restaurant recommended by Margherita that was a short walk away. We slept until 10:30 one morning which is unheard of for us, a testament to the comfortable beds and quiet location. Finally, Margherita patiently waited outside the front door, after dark and in the cold, for us to arrive from our water taxi. She was responsive and responsible making our first trip to Italy a joy.