Elda was a warm, generous, and flexible host. She allowed us to check in early on the day of our arrival after our transatlantic flight, so that rather than dragging our luggage with us everywhere, we could enjoy our first day in Venice starting early in the morning. She recommended that we take the Alilaguna water taxi from the airport, which was very easy and reasonably priced, and then her brother met us at the San Stae water bus stop to walk us to the apartment -- only about a 5-minute walk. The apartment is beautiful -- part of a very old building with fabulous views out over the rooftops both from the all the windows and from the outside deck (there are 80 stairs to get to the apartment and no lift, but that was fine for us). One can easily walk everywhere from the apartment, and yet it is quiet and away from the crowds. We loved having tea in the morning, watching the fog clear away and listening to the bells toll. This is a fantastic place to stay in Venice, and Elda's warmth and generosity made everything smooth and easy. Thank you!