We had a lovely stay in Venice. Staying at Nicoló's place felt like I was staying at one of my son's friends place. Nicoló is a very nice young man who met us at the first bridge. Thank goodness, we would not have found it! Nicoló's place was by the Jewish ghetto. I liked that it was not in a tourist location but within fifteen minutes of the train station and the Vaporetto stops. Nicoló gave us an extensive check in and some wonderful suggestions for local places to go for dinner. Warning: pack light! Venice has no cars and lots of steps. You have to carry your luggage everywhere. Being a middle aged woman has some perks, Nicoló carried mine :)