La Calcina has several suites and there is an apartment above the suite we stayed in last year. Before checking out I walked up stairs to see the apt. The maids were cleaning it and invited me to have a look around. It looked great--small kitchen appeared to be well equipped and I think had W/D and dishwasher. The location is great and area is nice and quiet. Can't comment on the price but LC is considered moderate.The hotel (Pensione) is very near the Zattere vaporetto stop.

We are (and have) renting from Denise at venicerentals.com for our month in Venice during the Christmas holidays.

You email them your requirements and they will email you back with several suggestions (they manage a lot of apartments). Denise is american, her husband is italian and they live in Venice.

Good luck in your planning.

We used www.veniceapartments.org and were very satisfied. Their office, where you retrieve the keys, is close to the train station. The staff are most helpful - relaxed and funny, yet thorough and reliable.

The spacious 1 bedroom, 2 bath apartment we stayed in (Fegalliano) would likely be too small for your needs unless you slept on the sofabed in the living room or in the low-ceilinged loft, leaving the twin-bedded master bedroom to your kids.

But for what it's worth: Fegalliano was an exceptional place and an exceptional deal. So I feel I can vouch for the calibre of their product, even based on this tiny sample.

you might try the vbella.com web site and by the way, sign-up for their newsletters which are loaded with ideas, suggestions, and lots more. I have made inquiries with them. Also can email daniel@vbella.com. I am considering an apt. in Verona late May.

Best of luck and enjoy your trip.
Sledge