Maddalena's apartment is perfect for a stay in Venice, especially the location which is just off a lovely, quiet square but not far from lots of interesting things. It's literally on a canal and there's a food shop and various restaurants very nearby.
I visited in December and - through no fault on Maddalena's part, in fact she did her best to help - it was a bit cold for me. But of course that wouldn't be a problem for most of the year.