We really enjoyed our stay in Gilberto's apartment. It is in a quiet area so very peaceful at night & the beds were really comfy so we slept well during our stay. We visited in December when it was quite cold outside but the apartment was cosy & homely & had everything we needed.
The surrounding area is very pretty, it's a much quieter neighbourhood than the main tourist area but we thought this was perfect as it's nice to see another side of Venice. Mostly local people & students going about their daily business. There are still plenty of bars & restaurants nearby & only 10 or so minutes walk away there is a large square which has busy bars, popular with students. We enjoyed stopping here for a few drinks each night after a day of sightseeing.

We walked everywhere on our trip, all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance & we found it very pleasant to stroll along the canals & streets on the way, the best way to see Venice! We had no trouble getting to & from the apartment from the bus station at Piazzale Roma - maybe a 15 minute walk.
We would recommend this apartment & if returning to Venice we would happily choose the apartment again.