Marzia was perfectly welcoming, arranging transportation from the airport (which I recommend) and meeting us to lead us through the beautiful winding streets of Venice. The neighborhood was wonderful, full of locals and not touristy yet so close to the San Basilio vaporetto and many cafes. We walked to the Accademia bridge in about 10 minutes, also we were very close by vaporetto to the train station for the next leg of our journey. Marzia had books, maps, and even a binder of local information waiting at the apartment.
There was an unending stream of hot water from the shower, towels provided for us all, and a lovely ceiling fan in the kitchen and bedroom to keep us cool. Marzia was extremely responsive, emailing back within a few minutes with a question I had one night. All in all, she was a perfect host.