Pros:
*Monica's incredibly helpful. Twice, I requested she print out and deliver paperwork required for me to leave Italy and transit through France; twice, she came through willingly and cheerfully. Her assistance reduced a tremendous deal of stress, though she wasn't obligated to provide that much aid. A true host.
*She also covered the cost of my laundry when it turned out her washing machine wasn't working, and I had a lot to clean.
*I left much more trash behind than usual since I didn't know how to dispose of it, but Monica took care of the situation and my inability to. She's seriously awesome.
*Great shower. So many trickle and grow cold lukewarm quickly; this one had consistent pressure and heat.
*Big bed, even if it's actually two smaller ones pushed together and covered by sheets, a common optical illusion in Italy.
*Incredibly easy to locate from the "Rialto Mercato" vaporetto stop—head right, head left, street's end. Even I couldn't've gotten lost had I tried.
Cons:
*Mosquitoes, even in the middle of November, will infiltrate the apartment through even the tiniest cracks, meaning it's impossible to leave the windows open without letting in a swarm.
*With the windows closed, the apartment's a bit bleak. I spent too much time there cut off from natural light.
*Someone really needs to fix the washing machine since It didn't feel right to have the host cover my laundry expenses more than once, though it would've been nice to have washed my clothes more than once.
*According to their reviews, other guests received some sort of initial "breakfast pack" that contained basic provisions/food supplies, yet I arrived to no such items and a completely empty refrigerator. Not sure why.
Just one vagabond's opinion...