The place is a gem and rare find. Quaint and local, it is far enough from the touristic hustle and bustle. Yet it is also close enough that a 10- to 15-minute boat ride from one of the two nearby ferry stations will put you right in the center of activities in Venice. As an added bonus, the short voyage provides great photo oppotunities. The apartment is spacious (especially compared to other properties or hotel rooms on main islands), clean and equipped with all domestic amenities. Two small balconies facing a canal are simply magical - my two teenage children loved sitting in them and watching the boats go by. Serena and her co-host Marta were responsive, caring and courteous. We felt extremely lucky to have chosen here as our home away from home in Venice!