Elena’s place is right in a residential neighborhood in Dorsoduro Venice, a beautiful area that’s jot swarming with tourism but only a 20 minute walk from Venice’s main train and bus station! Also steps away from the water busses, a locally owned currency exchange with a better rate than the one in the train station, restaurants, and shops. Really gave me a feel for what everyday life in Venice would be for the local, and her windows open up to a beautiful canal. She’s quick to respond and gave precise instructions on how to get their from the train station. I read a previous review about the door being hard to open, just make sure the key is turned all the way, took me only a few minutes to figure that out. Really enjoyed my stay and would go back and recommend! Thanks Elena!