I spent 4 nights in Alessandras Apartment and felt totally comfortable and safe. I chose this area on purpose, because I like to stay a little of the tourist's path and it really was totally quiet in a calm and beautiful neighborhood. Nevertheless, the apartment is located very well! Just a (max.) 5 min walk to Santa Lucia train station where you also find a vaporetto station. I used this only once and walked through the city most of the time. It's about 30 minutes to San Marco. For me, this was best! And Alessandra is the kindest host I ever had! She picked me up at the train station in the morning, stored my luggage for me, walked me around a little through the neighborhood and even invited me for a coffee. Whatever question I had, she answered in short time and even managed to check in the place the same day when I had a problem with the heating system. I never got the feeling of getting on her nerves. :-) I highly recommend this apartment and especially Alessandra as a perfect host!