Staying at Nicola's place was a real treat for a number of reasons. 1. The location is fantastic and (literally) in the very center of Venice. 2. Nicola is incredibly responsive and acts quickly to make any necessary adjustments. 3. The place is incredibly spacious for Venice, and hence the apartment is reasonably priced, especially for longer stays. 4. The terrace is wonderful and makes you feel like you are floating above Campo San Polo. There is a bit of noise from the pizzeria, but it does shut down completely before 11 p.m., as others have noted in their reviews. I would definitely stay here again and am super appreciative of Nicola's hospitality.