I stayed in Laura's apartment for one week in December and highly recommend it. The apartment was clean and apparently recently renovated, plenty of heat and hot water, with a small well equipped kitchenette. Luca, the property manager, met me on arrival and led me to the apartment, not hard to find really. Fortunately Luca speaks English much better than I speak Italian so communication was no problem.
The location in San Polo is great, just a short walk to Rialto mercado and pescaria and nearby Rialto vaporetto stop. Shops in the area cater mainly to the local population so prices are more reasonable than in more touristed areas, although there were plenty of tourists even in December. The neighborhood dates back at least to the 1500s and is quite beautiful and quiet in the evenings. The porch and balcony are an added bonus. A wonderful week in a beautiful neighborhood. Mille grazie Laura e Luca!