Leonardo's place was great for our stay in Venice. We didn't require the room for anything other than sleeping... The room sufficed.
He agreed to let us show up late and had specific instructions on getting from the train station to his apartment.
The balcony is not an indication of a view of the water. But the water is close by.
We had to share a common room with other travellers. Good buffer zone. Location great. But we would look for another place.