We were met by Alice who took us to the apartment, explained the house rules and gave us a map on which she marked restaurants and the local supermarket. Elena’s apartment is small, furnished with quirky style and in a quiet area well away from the main tourist routes. It is easily in walking distance to the main attractions of Venice. The nearest Vaporetto stop is less than ten minutes away. There are a few local restaurants if you don’t want to eat further afield. The view directly onto the canal was a big draw for me and it didn’t disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed our Venetian visit.