I had a really wonderful 3 days in Venice in Agostino's flat. He gave excellent recommendations and met me right at the Arsenale boat station to help me find the apartment directly. It was very close and very charming. From Arsenale you can really get anywhere in Venice. Even the outlying islands. Agostino recommended a good local restaurant nearby. We went there the first night and enjoyed it, but there is also a really excellent (more expensive, but worth it) restaurant called Oliva Nera just a few minutes' walk further away. You are also very close to the best Gelato in Venice at Le Mela Verde. Go and enjoy!