Location is a bit far, as Nello already points out, but I'm a walker and I didn't find the 35 or so minutes to San Marco (1 hour walk from Santa Lucia train station) too bad, just be aware. It's next to a cute park and compared to the rest of Venice, there are a lot more locals. Follow Nello's tips for where to eat--they are golden! All in all, the place was an efficient space, with the essentials to make a simple meal, and the sofa-bed was fairly comfortable.