The welcome we received from Paola and Cinzia (plus Mama and two of her grand-daughters) was extraordinary. They are really lovely people.
The apartment could not be better located - it's truly at the heart of Venice, ideal for shops, the vaporetto, the wonderful markets, and for walking anywhere. It is fitted out to a very high standard, and decorated with a lot of local charm. It gave us a very warm refuge for our two-week January visit, and we saw that it has a pretty impressive air conditioner for the summer. We found it to be a very quiet place to stay, even though a main shopping street is only a few metres away. The bed is comfortable, the towels and bedding are ample, the kitchen is well-equipped. If only the hot-water pressure were stronger! But it's good enough, and low pressure seems to be a common factor in many parts of Europe.
Oh, the apartment even has two pairs of emergency rubber boots in case of unexpected aqu'alta. It was in every way a delightful place to stay. Thank you, Paola and Cinzia! And Mama!