What can I say that others haven’t already said? Silvia’s place is in an excellent location, quite close to the Accademia/the Accademia Bridge. When you arrive via vaporetto at the Accademia stop (from the Santa Lucia train station), you won’t need to cross any bridges to get to Silvia’s. Leaving, if you’re going back to the train station, you’ll need to cross only one bridge with your luggage - which was wonderful for me since I had way too much stuff and luggage for one person to be toting across Europe.
But I digress - your room at Silvia’s is so well thought-out. She has everything you’ll need right there for you and it all made for such a comfortable stay. The room has contemporary updates coupled with traditional Venetian charm and everything was as clean and comfortable as it possibly could be. The immediate vicinity offers great takeaway pasta (Venice’s Pasta Academy) and a Café that’s open until midnight (Gino’s around the corner). Silvia recommends both of them and I agree completely.
Last but not least, Silvia is a most gracious host and I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to stay in her home during my visit to Venice. If I ever find myself traveling solo to Venice again, I can only hope that Silvia’s place will be available!