The duplex at Santa Margherita Square was great in all respects. The units have been very nicely renovated and furnished--the quality is what you'd expect in a "luxury" apartment; by far the nicest vacation rental I've ever stayed in. The kitchen was fully equipped, the beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms were very nice and there was a washer and dryer.

We found the location perfect. It's a quiet neighborhood away from the overrun tourist areas, but very conveniently less than a 10 minute walk from the train station and bus terminal and just over a 20 minute walk to San Marco Square. There was a fairly large grocery store very close by and the unit is around the corner from a wonderful and cosy restaurant (Osteria da Codroma). Five minutes away is a great slice pizza place (Piazza al Volo) where you also can get whole pies.

Communications with Carla were perfect. She met us right outside the train station and lead us to the apartment (pointing out the grocery store and other items of interest along the way).

For sure next time I'm in Venice I will try to book the apartment again.