Aglaia's apartment is spacious and she has renovated it beautifully. She has a very good sense of style. The amenities--washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc.--are all excellent. The house is clean and the bedrooms comfortable, each with a well-appointed bathroom. There are several canal views and the square is lively without being loud. The neighborhood is ideal--Venice is pretty small once you get used to walking it, but this is a very easy jaunt from Rialto/San Marco/the train station/the bus station. Aglaia herself was a really wonderful hostess--she responded to messages quickly, offered information about local festivals and customs that really made a difference in our trip--ultimately, I felt like she was more of a friend than simply a property owner. Definitely rent from Aglaia! She and her apartment are both wonderful finds!