Carmen's apartment is in a quieter part of Venice, yet close enough to easily walk to all the major attractions. Additionally, there are lots of good restaurants close by. Carmen's apartment is represented well in her pictures and is stylishly decorated. One huge thing to consider if you are visiting in summer is the air conditioning. This was a great amenity we did not have in our other Airbnb stays during our two week Italy trip. We did not get a chance to meet Carmen, however the communication through email was very good. We were let in by a sweet lady who lives on the 1st floor. She spoke only Italian, but was able to convey everything we needed.