Irene was a wonderful host! She met us at the train station, even helped us with our luggage as we walked to her place, which was not far from the train station; very convenient for weary travelers :) As we walked to her place, Irene pointed out some of her favorite neighborhood spots (and we quite enjoyed a few of them!), and left us with some cookies and a bottle of Prosecco! The apartment was very cute and cozy, and has the perfect location to get away from the touristy part of Venice. If you are looking to stay in Venice, but feel at home, I highly recommend staying here. We loved it and would certainly stay here again!