Rachele was an outstanding host. She met us at the Rialto ferry stop. She walked us to her home (a 5 minute walk from the taxi stop -- about a 45 minute ferry ride from the airport) which was in a perfect location and close to everything (5 minutes to San Marco square, 5 minutes to Rialto and in the hub of restaurants). Rachele gave us a map, and, with us, she pointed out great restaurants, shops and attractions we should visit. Her place had great wifi and air conditioning. It was clean and probably one of the best apartments we've stayed at. Although her place is across from restaurants you can't hear anything when it's time to sleep. There are only a few steps to walk up (venetian's don't live right on the first level due to floods). We really enjoyed our stay and would DEFINITELY stay there again.