Maddalena was great and was sure to send us a lot of documents prior to our arrival to help us find her place, and make sure we knew what was fun to do in the neighborhood. We tried on of the restaurants down the street and really loved it. She was extremely prompt in responding, and was kind enough to ship me my charger and converter for my laptop which I accidentally left after checking out!

The place was a little hard to find, so be sure to read the directions closely. It was very clean, which we really appreciated. Having a kitchen as well as a washing machine was fantastic. For longer trips, things like that are a must.

There are a lot of stairs in the apartment, so it's something to keep in mind for older folks.

The beds were really comfortable, and I slept fantastically.

Contrary to what a few folks said earlier, the air conditioner works great, so it's not a problem at all if Venice is hot.

The only thing was the bathroom was a bit annoying. It's impossible to take a shower and not get water on the wall and floor, so I highly suggest using the hose and sitting in the tub to bathe, otherwise you will spend a lot of time wiping down the floor.

Overall, because of the location, price, cleanliness, and the fantastic host, I would recommend staying.