We didn't meet Claudio in person, but we spoke on the phone prior to our arrival and he suggested picking us up from the train station, which was nice, but not necessary as we had a car. He also didn't mind at all if we came early and left our luggage at the apartment.
Claudio's lovely daughter, Irene, met us in the apartment and gave us a bottle of Prosecco wine as a welcome gift.
She gave us lots of information about public transportation to Venice and about local supermarkets in the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is quiet and safe: there's no problem to leave the car parked there, and to walk on the street on every hour of the day or night.
Everyone who comes to stay at Claudio's apartment must take into consideration that it takes about an hour to get to Piazza San Marco: It's about 10 minutes' walk to the bus stop, about 30 minutes ride to Piazzale Roma and another 20-30 minutes from there on foot or by vaporetto (ferry).
The small apartment (a kitchen plus 2 double rooms with a bathroom for each room) is simple and fits a family of 4 people, like we are.
I loved the dishwasher in the kitchen because I hate washing dishes by hand.
I didn't like the mold in both bathrooms, but when I spoke with Claudio about it on the phone - he took care of it instantly.
I think that the fare charged for staying at the apartment is fair for what one gets.