Denise is fantastic and her place in Venice is absolutely perfect. We arrived early and it was no problem for Pablo and Maria (the cleaners) and when we got to meet Denise she gave us the best tips on where to eat and what to see. She's one of those people who can ride the line perfectly between saying hi and sharing stories and leaving you to soak up some alone time. I'd actually go back just to hear a few more stories! Also she plays a mean harmonica and grows the most delicious figs.