The Ca'Miro apartment in the lovely Santa Croce neighborhood of Venice is a gem. Host Laura welcomed us so warmly - giving us a map of Venice, a bottle of chilled Prosecco, and a basket of food staples (pasta, sauce, olive oil, etc.). She even provided us with the key to an empty apartment overlooking the Grand Canal that she was in the process of renovating so we could watch the historical regatta pass by. The apartment is on two levels on a very quiet calle (street) and yet just steps from a vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal. We loved the area--it was far enough away from the tourist hordes to feel very Venetian and yet still close to everything we wanted to see. The apartment on the top (third floor) of a building on the Grand Canal is spacious and beautifully decorated. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen, although small, was functional. I cooked several meals that we enjoyed by candlelight at the lovely white table. The apartment looks out over a garden full of leafy green trees--a surprise in Venice--and the Grand Canal was visible if you leaned out the window! The air conditioning in the bedroom was very welcome during the first few days when the weather was very hot. We also appreciated the efficient washing machine and the elevator. If you are looking for the perfect place to chill out in between forays into the wonderful city of Venice, then choose Ca'Miro. It felt like home!