Chiara's place is absolutely fantastic. It is well-kept and clean, and equipped with all the basic amenities. The location is wonderful. The apartment is on a side-street, away from the noise. It is also not in the very centre of Venice, which turns out to be an asset: while the major sights are easily accessible (a 10-20 minute walk at most), the train station is also an easy 10-minute walk, sparing one the need to haul suitcases through endless overcrowded alleys and over multiple bridges. Chiara is simply a wonderful host. She responds promptly to requests and questions. She also went above and beyond by picking us up from the bus station and making restaurant reservations on our behalf. Highly, highly recommended!