All in all the stay was great. Elena was a great host and the place was as described and as promised. If you're going in the summer and considering that Venice sits on water, be prepared for mosquitos! I don't think this is avoidable :). The place however was cozy, gets a lot of light and had a nice charm facing one of the many canals of Venice. There are some really fabulous restaurants just down the block and away from the tourists traps. Also there is a super market within 7 minutes walking as well as the Waterbus stop as well. So location I would say is a key aspect of this place!