Cristiana, is a perfect host, she helped us each step of the way to arrive at her apartment, she was even waiting for us as we got off the waterbus, to make sure we made our way to her aprtment without crossing any bridges!! Her partment is small but perfect for a couple or single person. It is very near the Rialto bridge and the the canal for vapareto, taxis and gondolas if you choose. There are plenty of small shops nearby and for someone who has a restricted diet, plenty of fresh vegetables, meat, fish and cheese nearby at the market, a real market! There is a COOP supermarket within 100 metres that sells most of what you could need, some gluten free products, and a Bio market and other specialist shops nearby. Half the fun is finding them. The secret is just to wander all over. The apartment is quiet and has plenty of storage space for clothes, cases etc. It is modern and bright in decoration and a retreat after a day in Venice to just close the door and relax. We would definitely come back as it gives us a sense of what it is to live in Venice. Thank you Cristiana.