Giuseppe met us at the Vaporetto dock, which is very close to the apartment. The apartment was clean and warm, which was important as Venice was experiencing very cold weather. Unfortunately my wife was sick and we spent more time in the apartment than intended. The seating is not very comfortable, but that should not be a problem if you are out sightseeing a lot. St. Elena is very quiet and away from the crowds. With a Vaporetto pass, you can get anywhere quickly and conveniently. The bed is quite hard.