My boyfriend and I stayed at Michela's apartment for 2 nights during our time in Venice. Prior to our arrival, Michela had sent us directions on getting to the meeting point, which was extremely helpful as the water buses can be confusing in the city. We were running late as a result of the weather but Michela's associate was extremely patient and friendly when we finally did meet up. He gave us a walking tour of St. Mark's Square and once we arrived at the apartment, reviewed the city map and showed us the do's and don'ts around the city.
The apartment was neatly decorated and literally just 1-minute walk away from St. Mark's square. There were buns and jam in the fridge for us (welcome breakfast), but unfortunately, they had expired two days prior to our arrival and were stale. Otherwise, the apartment was quite large and was located on the first floor, so carrying our luggage up the stairs was not a problem. Michela was also kind enough to leave us with a hair dryer to dry off after the rain. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that there is no toilet paper in the apartment, so be ready for that.
Overall, we had a pleasant experience staying at Michela's apartment and believe it is definitely a place you should consider if you are looking for great value in Venice.