Laura is an outstanding host. We stayed in her lovely apartment for 3 1/2 weeks in January 2013. She responded quickly to our emails, was very reasonable in all negotiations/discussions, very straightforward, and a very nice person as well. In addition, Laura went out of her way to accommodate our needs. She provided us with detailed information about getting from the airport to her apartment. We arrived in Venice on January 1 and Laura arranged with us to meet us at the boat stop then took us to the apartment (after a long flight, we were exhausted and never would have found it without her assistance).
The apartment is in a lovely, non-touristy, artsy section of Venice, around the corner from cafes, restaurants, fruit/vegetable stands, seafood stands, grocery stores, and easy walking distance from everything (easy walk to the major tourist attractions)! This is my third visit to Venice and this location is perfect. We absolutely loved the local, friendly feel of the neighborhood.
The apartment is filled with light, has fantastic views of the canal and bridges, and is well appointed with a full size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, toaster. The beds are comfortable. The shower and clothes washer work well. The heat works well. There is a hairdryer for your use.
Additionally, the wifi connection in the apartment was excellent and reliable. We were using two ipads throughout our stay with no problems whatsoever.
In short, I can enthusiastically recommend both Laura and her apartment. Without question, I would stay there again. Thank you, Laura!