You get what you pay for, I suppose. The trek into Venice proper is, I think, more of a haul than she makes it sound—I would plan a half hour for it rather than ten minutes for the whole trip. The check-in process and getting in and out of the house is a little complicated and inconvenient. My bathroom was disconnected from my bedroom, upstairs in the communal kitchen, which was a little awkward. I also felt a little surveilled because Ranya was around the house so much. That said, she is very nice, responsive, and organized. I would only recommend this stay if you’re really on a budget.