The location and view from the front window were amazing. We were able to catch a gondola right around the corner, and the bakery that others have mentioned was very good! Although I did not meet Maddalena, she was very responsive and kind, and even let us keep our bags in the apartment after check out while they cleaned.
I did feel it was fairly expensive compared to other places that I booked in other Italian cities, but this might be standard for Venice. Also, the shower was very shallow/the curtain was ineffective and water leaked out into the floor even if we took quick showers (minor inconvenience). Lastly, I was a bit bummed to find that there was no coffee (appeared to be out), but luckily we could get some at the bakery.