We had quite a unique experience staying at elena’s place... we experienced the extreme aqua Alta event which flooded the ground floor apartment we were staying in (and also 99.9% of Venice!!), however on the night of the flood, Elena and her family took us in and let us stay in her place (and gave up her bed for us) and they helped us gather all our wet things downstairs. They went above and beyond to help us and they even washed our clothes and gave us lunch the next day as we left early due to the floods. Absolute amazing hospitality, love and care. They are great people. Her place is great, small but everything you need for a few days in Venice. Well located and only 10 mins walk from San Marco square. Highly recommend.