Dani is incredibly friendly and nice - all hosts have to be polite but Dani really feels like a friend. The price is a STEAL - such good value compared to staying on the actual island. He even provides breakfast. And also it is nice to be in a “real” neighborhood vs a tourist neighborhood.
The apartment is very close to the tram stop, like a block away. It takes about half an hour to get into the city (or less if the tram comes quickly), and another half hour to walk to the Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, so keep in mind you will be commuting about an hour total to get to the main attractions.
The downside is there is no automatic ticket machine at Dani’s stop, so you have to risk going three stops without paying to get to a ticket machine. (The driver doesn’t check your ticket on the way in - but there is a chance that ticket checkers will get on your bus to spot-check.) Also, since you are relying on public transportation, there is always potential for things to go wrong. My tram stopped and kicked everyone off for some reason. Luckily Dani was able to pick me up in his car so I could get to my train out of Venice. Dani was extremely helpful as I dealt with transportation issues - he’s very fast to respond on WhatsApp - but just keep in mind that if you stay here you should leave extra early to get to any scheduled activities.