Mara was very welcoming, and took the time to show me the local area - bus to Venice (short 20 min. ride), supermarket, where to put garbage, etc. She runs a very clean home on a quiet street that is perfectly located for a stay of any length beyond a few days (I stayed 2 weeks). She stayed in touch to be sure everything was okay, and helped me find a hairdresser and cooking class. I would highly recommend Mara's home to all visitors.