If you are solo or a couple looking to stay in Venice, look no further than Rossella's 'nest'. She has created a beautiful apartment, full of beautiful personal touches, and a stones throw from Fondemente Nove (the water bus stop directly to/from the airport for €15 each way). It's less than 20 mins walk to most tourist destinations (including St Marks Swan, Rialto Bridge etc.). She left gifts including a necklace and a bottle of prosecco to welcome us. Her English is not great, but her friendly, warm and bubbly personality (with some help from a tablet and Google Translate!) means there are no real communication problems. When we return to Venice, there is no other place we will be looking before this apartment. Highly recommended.