This apparently was truly spectacular. It's a modern apartment in a modern complex on the island of Giudecca. Being away from the crowds, yet a short vaporetto ride away from St. Mark's, allowed us to escape the crowds and enjoy a slower pace for a few days. As a bonus, the bay window includes a great view of the canals of Giudecca and a cupola on the main island.
Both Valentino and Priscilla were easy to contact and responded immediately. Moreover, several pages of documents were left in a binder with helpful information about transportation, sights and food. In all, it was very thought-out.