excellent trouble free contact with elisabetta, and the apartment was very spacious for 3 adults. it is located in a small quiet block and the other people we encountered coming and going were friendly and helpful. we could walk to the ferry in 10 minutes along the main road, but a nicer stroll is available along the canal one street behind the apartment, past restaurants and food shops that are less frenetic than the supermarket in the main shopping zone. takes a few minutes longer to reach the ferry this way but its a much nicer walk. the apartment is spotlessly clean with tasteful furnishings, nothing overdone, and is quite an interesting space architecturally, with a large external balcony and smaller one which is more like a lightwell. only drawback is the sloping ceiling which takes a little getting used to; all three of us are taller than average and we each banged our heads a couple of times until we made the necessary behavioural adjustment! because of this the kitchen is kind of cramped and not much fun to work in, but its perfectly adequate, well ventilated and easy to keep clean etc. after a hectic day in venice negotiating the crowds we found it restful to have a spacious, quiet, lightfilled space to unwind in. and the beach is only 5 minutes away, great for an early morning dip if you're that way inclined. we had a great time there and would recommend it highly.