We stayed in Laura's apartment for three nights in April. To the uninitiated, all of Venice might seem the same. But the fabric of life is different in different areas of the city. The apartment is well situated in the Dorsoduro sestiere (neighborhood) which is away from main areas filled with tourism/commercialism. There is a calmer, more residential feel to this area for those seeking it. As we spent more time in Venice, the more I became convinced that we had chosen the right place to stay.

Laura generally communicated with us promptly and offered us helpful advice about where to eat, transportation, etc. The ability to get such advice from actual residents is a great help. She met us at the apartment the day of our arrival and gave us the run down of the practicals, then helped us make a dinner reservation.

The apartment itself was pleasant, bright, and quiet at night. In the morning, there are sounds of motor boats in the canal, but that is true everywhere. We ate out mostly, so did not really use the kitchen. The bedrooms were comfortable although the bed pillows could have been better, the towels a little thicker. I would stay here again in a heartbeat given the opportunity.