I lived in Fulvia's apartment for six weeks. It is better than the photos. The location is perfect - away from the tourist crowds, and still close to everything. I spent so many happy hours watching the boats from each one of the four gothic windows, all of which look on the canal.
The furnishings are beautiful antiques, gold-framed mirrors, 19th century chandeliers in the living room and main bedroom, Murano glass chandelier in the second bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped. The washing machine is easy to work and efficient. No microwave, but that seems to be common in Italy. It is all immaculately clean. The wi-fi is excellent - good enough to watch movies on my ipad.
Fulvia's husband Livio kindly met me at the train station. They are kindness itself, professional, attentive, generous with help and information about Venice. They provided the best olive oil I've ever tasted, and a plentiful supply of wine from their own vines in Friuli. They live across the hall, so are available for any questions.
There are about 30 steps up to the apartment. I'm 63, in not great shape and this was no problem. However, Venice has 400 bridges. If you have mobility problems, please be aware of this.
There is a restaurant on the ground floor of the building - Marisa's . It offers the best value lunch in Venice with traditional Venetian food and atmosphere. There is some noise in the evenings from the restaurant - I enjoyed the accordion music and voices of people enjoying themselves. It is quiet by about 10:30.

My favourite shop for groceries is Rizzo, about a seven minute walk. Fulvia will explain where it is. Their deli section is a gourmet dream of cheeses, olives, prosciutto. They sell fresh made pasta - try the tortellini stuffed with fresh asparagus and ricotta. My favourite biscotti is cantucci - studded with almonds. Their take-out sandwiches, pizza, grilled vegetable tartes are delicious.
If you want to try local wine, take a bottle - even a plastic water bottle - to the wine-seller across the canal to the right. He will fill your bottle for about €2.30 a litre, with excellent red, rose, white or sparkling wine.
The cafe, MQ10 across the canal has wi-fi. I face-timed my daughter - she could see the boats motoring by on the canal. Try Spritz - the orange aperitif you see people sipping - a mix of sparkling white wine, mineral water and Aperol.

There are three vaporetto - waterbus- stops within sight of Fulvia's building. Riding in the front outdoor seats down the Grand Canal is the experience of a lifetime. You can circumnavigate Venice on the vaporetto, hop on and off anywhere.
My favourite island is Burano - a glorious half hour cruise across the lagoon to a magical island with candy-coloured houses and a crooked tower. I enjoyed it more than Murano.
I'm already planning my next trip to Venice, to stay again in Fulvia's apartment.