Marina's apartment was great! It's a little hard to find but it's in an amazing part of Venice, away from the crowds. It's only a 10 min walk from all the main attractions and it's especially close to the Biennale venues. The apartment itself is full of old Venetian charm, it's spacious and tastefully decorated in a uniquely Italian style. Each room also has great air conditioning which is needed in the summer! Marina was a great communicator, I would highly recommend staying in her apartment.