Emanuela was a wonderful hostess! After a long plane trip, a long boat trip, and dragging luggage through Venice, she carried my bags up the last leg of stairs when she saw us as we turned the corner. She was helpful with suggestions of where to dine, and her breakfast was perfect. The coffee was wonderful. We highly recommend staying with Emanuela. Just be aware that there are quite a number of stairs to get to the apartment. This would most likely be the case though at any home in Venice, so should not be seen as a deterrent.