I can only piggyback on the previous excellent reviews of this charming apartment. Paulo is a personable and professional host. He responded quickly and clearly to any emails that I sent after our reservation was confirmed. We texted him after we arrived at the train station, and he met us at the closest vaporetto stop to take us to the apartment. He recommended nearby restaurants. One particular highlight was the wonderful Pasticceria Colussi. We were only in Venice for three nights this trip, and some days we went into Colussi both in the morning and in the afternoon!
The apartment itself is elegant in its simplicity, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Paulo and Laura have thought of virtually everything a guest might want - from some simple breakfast offerings on the kitchen table to a choice of toiletries for the shower. We know the Dorsoduro pretty well, and we were pleased at how quiet and peaceful the apartment's neighborhood is, yet there are nearby restaurants, a couple markets, and easy access to vaporetto stops either on the Grand Canal or the Zattere.
Although our weather was quite good for early November, it was a bit too brisk to go out with Paulo in his boat. He and Laura did invite us to return in the spring - we live in Florence, and we hope to be able to do that.
We have stayed in many hotel rooms in Venice over the years. This apartment was larger and as nice as any of them, and we literally paid a fraction of what we paid for the hotel rooms.