On our visit to Venice we stayed at Marcello's apt for 2 nights. We met Marcello at the vaporetto stop which was a couple of minutes away from the apt and walked us to his apartment. He was a great host and offered suggestions for things to do in/around Venice. The apartment was very basic but functional. Washer inside the apt was a big plus for us. The lighting inside was poor and made the apt very gloomy. The bedroom is on the second floor and can be a problem if you have children/older people staying with you. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.