We can thoroughly recommend Ilaria's apartment. It is exactly as described online, even a bit roomier than it looks, and easily accommodates 2 or 3 guests. We were 2, and used the sofabed in the living room as a good second bedroom. The beds were comfortable and the apartment was light, warm and welcoming. We found it very well situated for arrival in Venice, being near the train station, bus station and the Alilaguna stop from the airport. It is in a quiet residential area with nice bars and restaurants, but also right next to the busy shops on the Strada Nova, and not so far from the Grand Canal and Rialto. Perfect!
After all the publicity in the press about the recent high tides in Venice we were a bit anxious, but needn't have worried, as Maurizia gave us the link to the Venice tides information site, and we were able to plan our movements around potential difficulties, just as the Venetians do. And fyi, they only last a few hours, and only occur infrequently during the winter months.