I booked the apartment pretty last minute, the day before we travelled actually but within seconds the booking was confirmed and I was sent a comprehensive guide of how to find the apartment and the best travel options. I was an hour late arriving to check in because of a missed train but the host was ready and waiting at my vaporetto stop with a smile. The location of the flat is without doubt its major selling point. You are a stone's throw from St Marks Square. The flat itself is very spacious and very clean. With a dishwasher, fully equipt kitchen and a washing machine (that I appreciated after accidentally tipping a bottle of wine clean into my suitcase). Each of the bedrooms was large and comfortable with lots of extra pillows and blankets available in the cupboards. The flat itself was very warm, which we really enjoyed after a day's sightseeing in freezing January. The only slight downside was that we noticed that the street below was pretty noisy until quite late. This didn't really bother us personally but maybe families with children should take note. I can't imagine it being anything a pair of earplugs wouldn't sort out. I'd happily return to Valentina's lovely apartment then next time I return to Venice. A real find at a great price.