Laura's place is the BEST!! It's the second time I've stayed there and I've loved it each time. The location couldn't be better, near the cafes and restaurants of Santa margarita square and within easy walking distance of the Zattere, the Guggenheim, and the hubbub of St marks square. Staying at Lara's wonderful, comfortable apartment makes you feel like a local. It's away from all the super touristy areas but close enough to everything that you don't feel like you've got to jump on public transport to see the sights.
The apartment is super comfortable, bright with sun, and has the most spectacular views of two canals. I could spend hours hanging out the windows watching life below: the delivery boats, the students and nuns walking by, the ambulance boats, the seagulls on the church roof...
And if that weren't enough, Laura is super friendly, helpful, and responsive. She and her family are longtime Venice residents and Laura is a working writer and artist who's committed to revitalizing Venice as more than a tourist attraction.
Laura's place is highly recommended!!