Matteo's place is perfect, it's less then 10 minutes walk from the train station located on a quiet side alley with a canal running directly next to it. There are many many great restaurants within a minute walk from the apartment as well as a grocery store that's only a few steps away. The backyard is perfect for relaxing and having a few glasses of wine after exploring the maze that is Venice. Matteo met me at the apartment and made checking in quick and easy and answered all the questions I had. He also provides a visitors book with lots of information on transportation around the city as well as places to visit and a few great restaurants to enjoy. I highly recommend Matteo's place to anyone who visits Venice, I'll definitely book again for all my future trips to Venice.