We cannot say enough good things about our stay! So we’ll try to summarize —
1) Communication was outstanding. We knew exactly what to expect, and we got help with our time in Venice at multiple points throughout our stay from Carla (so delightful) and Paolo (thanks for arranging that water-taxi for us!).
2) The apartment is clean, spacious, well-furnished, private, secure, well-located, etc. it quickly felt like home away from home. A key gets you in the building from the street, and another key works the deadbolt on the apartment door (which also has another deadbolt that can only be slid from the inside)
3) A kitchen already stocked with basics (coffee, pasta, water, biscotti, Aperol) and plenty of bathroom items made things very easy — no shopping necessary.
Our stay was too short. Thanks so much again Alice and Paolo!