we loved staying in this spacious, bright apartment while we were in venice, and laura was a wonderful host. she was very responsive leading up to our stay, and when we arrived she laid a map out on the counter and helped us get oriented -- both for the big tourist locations and for places to eat, drink, and pick up groceries.

the apartment is just as it appears in the photos: roomy and light-filled, and everything it was spotlessly cleaned when we arrived.

the neighborhood turned out to be a great place to stay. parts of venice felt a bit like disneyland during the daylight hours, filled with tourists. but this neighborhood was a reliable retreat, and we loved sitting in Campo Santa Margherita for morning cappuccino or early-evening drinks before heading out into the fray again. venice is very walkable, so the entire city felt accessible from the apartment. it was also an easy 10 minute walk to the s. lucia train station when it was (sadly) time to leave.

definitely recommend laura's apartment to anyone looking to stay in venice.