Our stay at Chiara's place couldn't have been better! The location is ideal if you are interested in living as a Venetian, not just visiting Venice. There is a florist and fresh produce stand next door. The local COOP grocery store is only a couple blocks away (right on the water). The local pastry and coffee shop is one block away... important when you get a craving for something sweet! And there are restaurants, bars, and hangouts to explore on nearly every corner.
The apartment is the perfect size for a couple staying for a weekend or a month, as we did. It has high ceilings with tall windows and has recently been remodeled so everything is modern and functional, while still feeling like you are in old Venice... tastefully decorated, it felt like home right away, and worked for two of us who also had to work via the fast, consistent Internet/WiFi.
The location is quiet and restful to come home to after a busy day of exploring and mingling with the locals and tourists... it is Venice after all, so you will likely spend most days wandering and soaking in the culture and history--but we were grateful to come home every day to rest and recuperate before heading out again. The modern conveniences and washer/dryer in the apartment made a long stay easy and comfortable.
It's a quick 10 minute or so walk to the Rialto bridge or San Marco square, and centrally located so walking to the Bienniale at the Arsenale is easy, as is walking to the Ferro Via (train) or Academia. The apartment is only a quick walk to the Ospedale (Hospital) stop for the Alilaguna boat to or from the airport and the transfer is a lovely boat ride through Murano (the glass city/island), and Chiara was kind enough to meet us there to check us into her apartment.
Chiara is a super host.. she was in regular communication before and throughout our stay, regularly sending information about special activities like the Fest della Santa Maria della Salute and answering any questions we might have. We felt like we had a knowledgeable local friend on call at anytime to answer questions or offer advice. We really can't recommend Chiara's apartment any higher... it was perfect for us and we'd stay there again anytime!