The flat is clean and in one of the best areas of Venice. Because it is ground floor it is a bit dark but the area is great AND quiet. Less touristy and really good bars and restaurants with natives around. Lucia was extremely helpful in recommending good areas beside the tourist places and you need these tips because Venice is so full of tourists that it could ruin your experience otherwise. They could even give us specific Biennale recommendations (what we were here for). We also made a wonderful boat trip with Ricardo, her husband. This was the best part of a great trip, seeing Venice from the water shown by a native Venetian! They are both really intelligent, warm and welcoming People, great hosts! Thanks for everything, Lucia e Ricardo!