Nicoletta's place is located in dorsoduro, out of the main tourist trail, but close to cute squares such as Santa Margarita, and in walking distance of la academia and the bus station, pizzale Roma. It's well equipped. Check-in was very smooth and Nicoletta and her husband recommended a nice restaurant (Oniga) for our first night where we drank excellent local wine and were charmed by a friendly atmosphere.
Our top tips for travellers to Venice would be see the Intuition exhibition at Pallazo Fortuny. It was one of the best exhibitions we've seen, ever. And grab a pizza and a flask of Cabernet franc at the fabulous Trattoria Dai Tosi, near the Arsenale. There are two with the same name. It's the smaller one.