Sadly Orsola was out of town when we visited but we were greeted by her friend Ida. We loved the apartment which is in a delightful area, close to St Marks the Riva della Schiavonni and all the usual tourist atractions but in a quiet and charming campo, home to the church where Vivaldi was Christened. The views from the roof terrace (when it's not misty!) are amazing but perhaps not for those with vertigo. The flat is stylishly furnished, spacious and comfortable and was very clean. A wonderful base to return to after a long day of sightseeing. There's a nice restaurant in the campo, a bakery/cafe round the corner and a supermarket within easy walking distance so provisions are no problem. One word of warning - you have to pay for the views - it's 94 steps from the campo to the front door of the apartment and another flight up to the altana. Worth it though, and by the last day we could do the 94 steps in one (despite being there for my husband's 70th birthday)! I would recommend this apartment and would certainly like to stay there again.