We were very pleased with our stay. We stayed three days and the location of Elena's apartment was ideal, right in the center and close to everything. It's easy to get lost in Venice, but Elena's directions to the apartment was greatly appreciated. Elena was extremely helpful and her response to our messages were always quick. At first we were thinking about an apartment on the canals, but I think we lucked out with Elena's place. Definitely more quiet than what you would get on a canal. We found that the hotels and apartments on the water received a lot of noise from the boat's air horns and tourists enjoying the gondolas. Not an issue with Elena's apartment. It was quiet, but still very close to any gondola ride. The apartment is a nice size, more than enough space for two, and very clean. It was nice to find a small grocery store a couple blocks away to load up on snacks, water and what we needed for breakfast. Would definitley recommend.