Maurizio's place is very nice: perfectly located in a rather quiet street but still close to the main attractions. There are several bars, restaurants and shops close by, and even a supermarket right in the corner. It's spacious for Venice, though as others have mentioned, the shower is really small. Also, there's no sink in the kitchen, so if you cook or just use a dish or glass you'll need to wash it in the bathroom. Other than that, it's a good value. And Maurizio was nice enough to let us in earlier and meet us at the Vaporetto stop to take us to the apartment: getting lost in Venice's maze-like streets is part of the experience, but not after arriving on a night train and carrying a 1-month trip backpack on your shoulders.