Matteo's apartment is centrally located, although Venice is not a large city. You can walk to major points of interests within 15 minutes. The apartment is 1/2 block away from the local fruits and vegetable market, and 10 minutes's walk to the local super market where you can buy milk, water, salad, etc. Several bakery shops are in the corner of the streets outside the apartment.
Matteo and his girlfriend are very kind to meet us at the water bus stop, and showed us the way to the apartment. The apartment is very functional albeit not a huge one. We have enjoyed our stay, and would recommend the place to any first time visitors to Venice.
Safe travels,
BZ from Denver, Colorado USA