Nicola was such a gracious host. His apartment was beautiful and had a gorgeous view overlooking the canal. It was peaceful at night and we enjoyed the quiet area slightly away from the tourist spots. It was very close to the Vaporetto (Water Bus) Arsenal stop and very convenient. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. He met us at the apartment and let us in. He gave a quick run down about the guideline procedures and was helpful with any questions we had.
The Arsenal was right there also and you can take a few steps to see it. The apartment was also a 10-15 min walk from the San Marcos plaza and the area is very walkable. He gave us recommendations for food as it was difficult distinguishing a tourist trap versus somewhere a local would recommend.
The city is very beautiful and we loved every minute we stayed there and staying here was the cherry on top. It is very close to restaurants and shops that we just explored on foot. When I come back to Venice again, I hope to stay here as it was a dream to stay at. The price was well worth it and I felt we were lucky to get such a find.