Laura's apartment is bright and warm, with a wonderful view over the small canal that runs alongside it. It's quiet at night and you get a sense of being in the real Venice, away from the tourist hordes. Laura was a wonderful host. She met us at the apartment with maps and good advice of where to go and where to eat, and went out of her way to help us, bringing butter and fresh coffee to add to the already well equipped kitchen. There was even a big bowl of oranges ready to squeeze for our breakfast. I would not hesitate in recommending Laura's place, and hope that we can go back there one day.