The flat is better than in the photos - and the photos are pretty good. Claudia was a fantastic host. She met us as arranged, and showed us the nearby supermarket and a lovely restaurant on the way to the apartment. The apartment itself is on the second floor of the building. It is very well equipped with everything you could want, and is spacious, light, spotlessly clean and really comfortable. Santa Croce is a great district to stay in - really beautiful, and a bit less crowded than some parts of the city. I can't think that you could find a better apartment to rent in Venice. This must be as good as it gets. We would love to return.