We stayed one night in Venice. Eugenio was a very nice person, and gave us an overview of the surrounding buildings and sights. He is passionate about Venice's history, which makes him an ideal host. The room we stayed in was private in the sense that it had a door; it was very small though, with the double bed taking up almost the entire surface; the bathroom was shared. That being said, the room did have a direct view of the canal, which was a nice sight in the morning. The neighborhood is much recommended, easily accessible from the airport (through water transport to Madonna dell'Orto) and train station, and not crammed with hotels and tourists. In fact, it seems to be one of the few places left in Venice where people actually live, which means there is a local vibe to the stores and cafes here. It is a bit of a walk to the usual sights (about 30min to Piazza San Marco), so it might not be the best location for a first time visitor.