Beatrice is very friendly and spontaneous. She first gave me directions to the location (a bridge) where we supposed to meet upon my arrival. As I arrived too early I called her and she was there in no time. She showed me the neighbourhood with several different shortcuts to the apartment so I don't get lost. She also showed me a local supermarket so conveniently close but so well hidden between the buildings that nobody would ever consider looking. She then gave me a tour through the apartment, explained how everything works and gave me the key. I didn't see her again and just left the key inside the apt. when I was leaving and shot the door. Simple as that.
The area is filled with locals as people actually live there and there are many small pubs and pastry shops to stop by and grab a snack, a beer, a glass of wine or have a proper meal. The apartment is beautifully restored with modern look but the windows overlooking the canal and the sound of the water bring you back to a different century. The water transit is a few steps away from the apt. offering routes to St.Marco Square, bus station, train station and other locations. The airport boat to Marco Polo also stops there. I took the ride to the airport and it was amazing. Definitely recommending.