We've been to Venice many times - tried everything (range - 4 star hotels) but staying this time was special and wonderful experience. We didn't meet Silvia in person but her family let us in and gave us all important information (Venice maps were already prepared, info about restaurants in the neighborhood - everything you need to survive). Silvia checked in periodically by mail to see how we were doing. She even supplied everything that we needed! Great host!
The apartment is spacious, tastefully decorated, spotless and in the middle of everything (vaporetto is 3 min walking distance).
Perfect host, perfect apartment! Definitely my place to stay in Venice.