Sandra's was fantastic and her apartment is lovely. We could not have picked a better place to stay for our 5 nights in Venice. We chose her apartment because of all the good reviews. There is really not a lot we can add. She was very helpful, providing us with directions from the airport to the house (we took the vaporetto) and met us by the Rialto bridge. Upon arrival she showed us the apartment. She very kindly bought us a map of Venice and spent nearly an hour giving us recommendations for great little restaurants and wine bars (mainly locals) throughout Venice and directions to the local supermarket (very close ~50m and it sells wine and deli cheeses) and the fresh produce and fish market (5 min walk). She also lent me a book on the Palazzo's and churches in Venice because in previous emails I had mentioned we liked architecture. Her apartment is lovely and we found the kitchen stocked with essentials: coffee (the apt has a moka!), milk, tea, breakfast foods, veggie stock, some garlic, lemons, olive oil, balsamic, salt/pepper, bottle opener etc. The little things that make life perfect when you are backpacking. The kitchen was great. Modern, yet very cozy. The markets near the rialto bridge are really fantastic for fresh veg and seafood so we thought it stupid not to take advantage of the kitchen, especially since eating out is expensive and it's difficult to find regional food (the wine bars are the exception - chichetti is fabulous). We cooked every night. The apartment is in a perfect location. Very central but on a quiet little street. Great if you want to head back for a few hours siesta, or afternoon tea. Bathroom great, bedroom lovely. Beautiful furnishings. Plus a very cozy couch in the lounge room. Internet (wifi) access as well. We would definitely stay there again