Jacopo (Irene's brother) met us at the apartment and showed us around. There was a welcoming bottle of Prosecco and biscuits. He gave us recommendations for restaurants - we went to two of these and both were fantastic! We were interested in having a gondola ride and Irene texted us with some recommendations - also very good.
The apartment was lovely and well equipped - the courtyard was a very pleasant place to have breakfast and lunch. The location of the apartment was excellent - off the main tourist areas but still in walking distance of the Rialto bridge and St Mark's square.
Altogether we had a great time in Venice and would certainly recommend Corte degli Oleandri as a place to stay.