This is a truly wonderful place to stay in Venice.
Venice is easily one of the most incredible places i have ever stayed, and much of that can be attributed to the stay at Lucia's place.
It is a beautiful little place in a wonderful location. Completely immersed in the winding streets of Venice and close to everything you will want to see.
We were met at Celestia boat stop by Lucia's wonderful mother. She spoke little English but none the less went out of her way to make sure we had everything and felt welcome and comfortable. Lucia was easy to get held of and very helpful before and during the stay.
Although the place is not huge, it is certainly big enough and very comfortable. The bed is comfortable, although a little low. The bathroom is modern and very clean. The kitchen has everything you will need. There is a small TV in the lounge area for when you are resting your feet after inevitably walking around the otherworldly streets of Venice. All channels are in Italian, but many of them can be changed to English (if the show is originally English speaking) by simply pushing the menu button, then scrolling down to sound and changing the language from Italian and English, a tip which has served me well all over the world.
around the corner in the street adjacent is a lovely little shoppinig street which really gives you that true italian feel. Although bare in mind it is not open on sundays, which is typical of many shops in the queiter streets, although if you head towards the busier streets they will be.
We did not use the water taxis, as there is no real need to simply get around. they can be fairly expensive. (100 euros one way to airport) They do look like a lot of fun though. We also didn't use the gondolas, which again are expensive (80 Euros for half an hour). You can use the Vaperetto (water bus service) which is 7.50 each way for all journeys or 20 euros for the day. Due to the location of Lucia's place you can walk everywhere, but the vaperetto are essential for trips to Murano, Burano (an absolute must), Lido and Giudecca.
There is a truly wonderful restaurant 5 minutes walk called Osteria Alla Staffa. It is easily one of the best in Venice and well worth a visit.
There are many places to visit and see in Venice, but the best experience is simply walking around the quieter streets, over the some 500 bridges, every corner is another truly remarkable sight. Lucia's place is the perfect base.