Francesca's apartment is a great place to stay in Venice. Ferries to the surrounding islands and famous sites are less than 30 minutes away. The neighborhood is very authentic and not overcrowded. Nevertheless, there are many restaurants and bars in the area in the evening. The room is in the attic of the apartment and through the skylight nice and bright. It is a bit small, but enough for sleeping. The rest of the apartment is shared with Francesca. She welcomed us very nicely and is a very considerate host. The room at Francesca's was well suited for a short city trip to Venice. It is a bit expensive for what it is, but still one of the cheaper but centrally located accommodations for the city.