First visit to Venice from USA with my daughter (on semester abroad from UChicago) and wife. Arrived by plane at Marco polo (Venice) airport and took Vaporetto (public water taxi) from there via Orange line to the San Stae stop where Laura greeted us (arranged time by email) and took us to the apartment. Good idea since Venice's alleys/streets are very confusing. Apartment is on second floor next to small canal (bedroom and kitchen windows overlook). Very quiet part of city and centrally located. Only about 20 minute walk from St Mark's square. Very nice restaurant with local food around corner. Apartment is small but comfortable for 3 people - 2 in bedroom and one on opening leather couch. Apartment has been recently updated and is very clean. We didn't use kitchen much since we were only there for 3 days - but looked very functional. Laura was very responsive by email. She actually lives next door with family. She also allowed us to store luggage in first floor closet on day we left. Would highly recommend staying here and would come back again. Thanks Laura!