Alessandra speaks fluent English and she and her sister are very kind and welcoming hosts. It was great to have the opportunity to talk to some local Italians in Venice and to get some advice on transport around the city. The room and bed are smaller than imagined although the bathroom is very good, and the breakfast is delicious with fresh juice, croissants, toast, fruit and fresh coffee. The address is a bit hard to find on public transport coming from the train station at Mestre so the best way is to ask the bus driver for the correct stop if coming at night. Buses go every 10 mins from the apartment in to Venice and Bus 15 goes to Marco Polo airport. Alessandra was very helpful about left luggage and directions to the airport.