I can't say enough good things about this place! Elena is an outstanding host, and she and her husband, Yuri, were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The apartment is supremely well located: it's close to all of the major sights and yet the neighborhood is quiet and full of locals. The layout of the apartment is also just right: a big bedroom and kitchen united by a room that is both vestibule and living room. This place is perfect for both first-time visitors to Venice as well as people who are a bit more familiar with the city.