Lauren is a great host: very warm, helpful, and responsive. She responded quickly whenever I had a question or concern, even if it was unrelated to the place and just a more general inquiry regarding Venice, as it was my first time staying there. The location is amazing, and having a designated parking space is a major plus, given how difficult parking is around there. The space is actually bigger than it appears in the pictures: there is a large walk-in closet and the hallway leading to the bathroom also reflects a lot of space. I can't stress how wonderful the location is--right near the beach and boardwalk, very close to the canals as well. My only critique would be the lack of AC (and take this with a grain of salt as I have no tolerance for heat)--while opening the windows helps for a breeze, I didn't always feel comfortable doing that on a ground level apartment, especially on nights when it was noisier than ever. Having said that, I would stay there again. A nice space and wonderful host.