Martha was a great host. She contacted us 1-2 days before our arrival, greeted us at the nearby San Samuele riverboat station and let us check in early. She provided us with practical information upon arrival and checked with us that we are all happy the following day. I loved the location, which was central, yet the street was quiet and at night we slept with the windows wide open, enjoying the quiet and the fresh air (as there is no car traffic in Venice).