Catharine was a terrific host, passing on lots of great local tips and friendly advice. We arrived much later than we were expecting to thanks to a train delay but Catharine was very understanding and perfectly pleasant despite the late hour!
The apartment is stylish, close to everything (especially if you are arriving by train) but just far enough away from the crazy crowds to allow you to enjoy peaceful Venice. As a bonus, there are heaps of great bars, pizza places and trattorias just a few minutes walk from the apartment which Catharine was kind enough to give us the lowdown on. Lots of locals hang in these spots, which was again a great way to experience the city