Maria’s place in Dorsoduro was perfect! It’s far enough away from San Marco that you can avoid the very crowded tourist spots, but close enough that you can walk to visit those areas if you’d like! The apartment was quaint but clean and bright, with all of the necessary amenities. The balcony just off of one of the smaller canals is icing on the cake.
Maria herself was an amazing hostess. She greeted us on our arrival and showed us a map of nearby Venetian restaurants and other areas of interest! If you’re traveling out of Venice later in the day, there is a location to store your luggage securely. I would absolutely recommend Maria’s place, and hope to stay there again!