Elena made us feel very welcome and was always available by sms or email. Her apartment was exactly as described and very comfortable. The location was perfect in Dorsoduro - our favourite part of Venice and only a 10 minute walk from the station. We like Dorsoduro because it is much quieter than the area around St. Marks and has a couple of neighbourhood squares where we felt like one of the locals. Yet is is only a few minutes walk to Accademia Bridge and also well served by the water buses.