Maria is a very attentive and gracious host. Although she is not very fluent in English, her positive attitude and her efforts in trying to explain everything makes her one of the best host in my entire trip in Italy. Her instructions to her place was accurate and easy to find. She is literally very close to the train station (s. lucia -- walk out and cross the bridge), the bus stop (very handy for taking trip to the airport), and, above all, she is just opposite the vaporetto stop (good for sightseeing, especially if you buy the 12/24/48/72 hrs boat ticket, you can hop on and off anywhere). Her house is in an alley, very nice and spacious bedroom and toilet, with full 100% privacy. No sound of train heard, very quiet during night, and with good heating. She even carries breakfasts and laid it out in our room!! Warm croissants and breads and fresh juices -- simple but yummy.
All in all, ten out of ten stars!! Would definitely stay with her when back to Venice. Although the rent i paid was higher than i what i paid in other cities in Italy, she is relatively reasonable when compared to other options in Venice. Bravo!!