Merla Claudia is a wonderful host. She greeted us in person, helped us with bus schedules and booked a taxi to the airport for us because we were leaving earlier than when the buses run. The apartment was modern and the room was huge with a king size bed, refrigerator with bottled water, and a safe. The location is on the mainland and about 1 block from a bus stop. It was easy to catch the bus to Venice, about 15 minutes. It was great to stay in an Italian home and speak to a local about the area.